William Whaley, MD

Board Certified:
Medical oncology, hematology, internal medicine, addiction medicine, and hospice and palliative care

Medical Degree:
Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA

Residency:
Grady Memorial Hospital/Emory University in Atlanta, GA

Fellowships:
Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA

Special Interest:
Diagnosis, treatment planning and coordination of care for adults with malignancies

Dr. Whaley is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Internal Medicine, the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Clinical Oncology Association of Georgia, the Aerospace Medical Association, the Civil Aviation Medical Association, and the National Hockey League Team Physician Society. Dr. Whaley currently serves on the GCS Board of Directors. He is a past board member of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

He is Past President of Medical Association of Atlanta, Past Chairman of Metropolitan Atlanta Crime Commission, Past Board Member of GA Department of Corrections, Medical Director of and Board Member for Atlantic American Insurance Company, Team Internist for Atlanta Thrashers.

Dr. Whaley is a Senior FAA designated Aeromedical Examiner and also a consultant to the Air Line Pilots Association, Air Transport Association, and numerous airlines.

“I try to treat my patients and not records or pathology reports. I try to learn about their stories first. ‘Are you a veteran? Do you have a family? What do you do for fun?’” -Dr. Whaley