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Cara Whittingham

Cara Whittingham, FNP

4.9578 ratings

Urology

Video Visit
Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Provider Gender

Female

About Cara Whittingham and Banner Safety Practices

Care Philosophy

My practice is patient centered. I believe it's important to educate and include my patients in the decisions regarding their health, while providing them with both physical and emotional support.

Specializing In

General urology such as kidney stones, hematuria, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction, prostate issues, erectile dysfunction.

Interests & Activities

I love hiking, backpacking and cycling. I enjoy traveling and spending time with my husband and family.

All Banner facilities are pleased to provide interpretation services to our patients and their companions for no charge - just ask when you arrive.

Hospital Affiliations

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson

Preferred Phone Number

520-694-8888

Expertise

Education

  • Medical Education: D'Youville University, 2017
  • Graduate School: D'Youville University, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Nurse Practitioner, Family: American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2017

Video

Locations

  1. Banner - University Medicine North
    • 3838 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
    • Banner - University Medicine Primary Care Clinic
      • 8020 North Cortaro Road, Suite 150, Tucson, AZ 85743

      Testimonials

      4.9 out of 5.0

      578 ratings

      All patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.

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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/12/2025

        Good job, answered my questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/5/2025

        She is compassionate and caring; very professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/15/2025

        Caring communication and clear options presented for continuing process

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/14/2025

        She is an excellent Dr. listened to all of my concerns and explained everything very well.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/12/2025

        She had reviewed my record before meeting with me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/22/2025

        Is a pleasant and thorough provider.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/12/2025

        She is friendly, caring and listens to all my concerns.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/31/2025

        Listens well, obviously cares, presents treatment options rather than decrees, excellent communication and responds promptly to portal questions

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/17/2025

        She's competent and professional in dealing with patients.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/14/2025

        She listens, she is knowledgeable and caring.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/30/2025

        She's a good practioner.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/30/2025

        Very efficient

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/29/2025

        Cara is kind, efficient, and knowledgeable. She understands my concerns and is empathetic.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/20/2025

        She is the best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/13/2025

        Great doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/12/2025

        Very compassionate and knowledgeable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/12/2025

        She is friendly, listens well and answered all my questions to my satisfaction

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/8/2025

        Care has dealt with me since my surgery six years ago. She is excellent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/8/2025

        She made sure I understood everything and made me feel she cared

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/1/2025

        She is professional and through. I wish all providers everywhere were like her.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/13/2025

        she is knowledgeable and concerned

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/20/2024

        She listened to me and made suggestions to better my recovery.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/8/2024

        Cara W. FNP and the staff that interacted with each other regarding giving my care through my entire visit was coordinated very well. That was important to me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/7/2024

        Listened, professional caring.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/28/2024

        She seemed truly interested and concerned about my situation.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/26/2024

        Good practitioner, thorough, personable, offers solutions but respects my preferences

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/10/2024

        She is great, so kind, informative, professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/28/2024

        Very pleasant and caring. Easy to interact with.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/19/2024

        she is excellent to solve all patient health problems as will as gives the right answers and explain the causes affect his health and the treatment for each reason. She is very good and careful to treat the patients.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/19/2024

        Excellent. Listened, showed sensitivity, knew the answers, offered solutions, friendly. Professional and personal.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/19/2024

        Very personable. Took time to listen explain results and plan for future care. Excellent communicator

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/16/2024

        Shes very efficient and caring.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/16/2024

        Timely and prepared

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/28/2024

        Very factual

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/24/2024

        Cara does a good job.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/23/2024

        Cara gave me a thorough exam.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/31/2024

        Friendly, genuine and knowledgeable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/24/2024

        She was excellent and gave me instructions and information about my condition.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/30/2024

        Explains issues in a clear manner. Worked with my desires for treatment.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/29/2024

        She is professional, friendly and addressed the issue.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/28/2024

        Friendly, on time, professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/23/2024

        She is very careful to treat and diagnose the problems with clear explanation. She is excellent with how she works with patients.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/1/2024

        She was very good to understand my medical issues and gave me the right answers to solve all kinds of treatment for my condition . I can say she was very, very good. Excellent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/1/2024

        Outstanding professional very knowledgeable and understanding

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/30/2024

        Cara is a wonderful person. Explained my test results well and seemed truly concerned about my health

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/26/2024

        She's more caring and attentive than the physicians I've known (not to diminish them, they have been excellent). She listens and advises on all questions and aspects and never seems rushed like so many in the corporate medical field. She involves me in all care decisions without my having to ask. And she takes all questions and suggestions seriously so I know I am heard.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/26/2024

        Very good. Did not rush me and answered all my questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/23/2024

        She was very informative, provided the information I needed in a clear concise manner. Gave options and affects of those options.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/23/2024

        Friendly. very professional and takes the time to explain everything

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/8/2024

        Cara always pleasant. She always explains things to me I trust her with my health

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/22/2024

        She is practical, helpful, down to earth and had solutions to my medical issues. Likes the outdoors, an added bonus.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/19/2024

        Cara was efficient and had answers for my questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/13/2024

        She's tops. I trust her.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/28/2024

        She is great! Compassionate and genuinely cares for her patients.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/27/2024

        She was very professional, answered the questions I brought to her and she gave a suggestion based on evidence and probabilities. Very pleased with her expertise.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/25/2024

        Cara NP is awesome. She explains everything to me. She goes out of her way to help me. She was checking on a compound medication and said she'd call me back on Tuesday and not only did she call me back on Tuesday she even has a price for me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/24/2024

        She was very helpful, provided the needed information and didn't make the appointment feel rushed.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/21/2024

        Cara Whittingham NP is a knowledgeable and personable care provider. She listens to the patient and offers good and appropriate recommendations.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/20/2024

        Cara is knowledgeable, respectful, just very competent overall.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/14/2024

        Cara was personable, knowledgeable and very helpful in addressing my issue. We also related well personally as she is an avid outdoors person (as I am).

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/14/2024

        She was knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/8/2024

        She explained everything I needed to know.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/7/2024

        Was very happy that she took the time to listen to me, address my concerns, and put my mind at ease!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/6/2024

        She's great.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/31/2024

        She is a caring personable NP and discussed my results so I understood. Really liked her.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/25/2024

        I trust her.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/18/2024

        Cara was very professional and genuinely cared about providing the right care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/14/2024

        She was up front with the problem and how to fix the problem

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/8/2024

        Cara Whittingham is friendly, knowledgeable, and cares about her patients. She answers all of my questions- doesn't rush me out the door.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/3/2024

        Excellent communicator obviously caring about my health and clearly discussed options and next steps.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/8/2024

        Knowledgeable and understanding.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/7/2024

        She is very personable, caring, professional and explains everything so it is understandable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/2/2024

        Cara was truly concerned about my medical problem and is actively testing what could be the cause. I didn't get the let's wait and see attitude. She is very knowledgeable and explained everything to me so that I can understand what is going on with my body. Cara is very friendly and I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/8/2023

        She is very caring and listened to everything I said about my heath issues.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/11/2023

        She is very nice and listens and asks questions. We discussed my issues and both came to an agreement on next steps, or not, and agreed that I did not have to come back unless things changed.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/11/2023

        Easy to talk to. Pleasant interaction.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/11/2023

        Great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/23/2023

        Cara is an excellent listener, which is so important to a patient receiving proper care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/9/2023

        She answered all questions and made feel at ease.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/9/2023

        Knowledgeable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2023

        Caring and professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/2/2023

        "She""s wonderful, kind. Made me feel comfortable."

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/28/2023

        She responded to my questions with answers I could understand.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/27/2023

        Professional, personable, knowledgeable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/25/2023

        She thoroughly explained her procedures to this 88-year old and made the exam easy.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/25/2023

        She was attentive and helpful.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/23/2023

        As an NP She outshines many of her Physician colleagues.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/22/2023

        Very informative and took the time to listen my history and answered any questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/20/2023

        She knows her job and performs it well and very personable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/18/2023

        She was very thorough and did a good job.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/17/2023

        She is very professional, knowledgeable and caring. Simply the best.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/17/2023

        Great person, easy to talk with.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/7/2023

        She is the best she treats you with kindness and listens to you.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/3/2023

        She was thorough, provided appropriate answers to questions, and addressed my concerns.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/30/2023

        She talked to me, cared, knowledgeable of field and my case.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/27/2023

        Cara was very much in tune with the diagnosis.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/20/2023

        Cara was very caring and asked specific questions about my health which was refreshing. She also listened and gave excellent, professional advice about my care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/3/2023

        Cara is very patient and addressed all my questions and went over my results thoroughly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/1/2023

        NP Whittingham is personable and efficient.

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