Dr. Warren Wheeler graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1967.
Dr. Wheeler has one office in Nevada where he specializes in Palliative Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology and Pain Management. Learn more.
Dr. Wheeler works with four doctors including Dr. Brian Murphy and Dr. Michael Karagiozis.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Wheeler specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Wheeler also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.
As an oncologist, Dr. Wheeler is trained to diagnose and treat all types and forms of cancer. Dr. Wheeler may employ a variety of diagnostic tests such as biopsies, imaging tests, endoscopic tests and laboratory tests. He may offer treatment techniques such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy to combat the spread of cancer. Dr. Wheeler may also provide emotional and palliative care, ensuring patients experience the highest quality of life possible.
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Wheeler creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Wheeler will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
Tulane University School of Medicine
MD • 1967
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Wheeler, but only those who participate in Medicare.