
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleAbout 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.
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
- 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 ratingsAll 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Good job, answered my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
She is compassionate and caring; very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Caring communication and clear options presented for continuing process
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
She is an excellent Dr. listened to all of my concerns and explained everything very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
She had reviewed my record before meeting with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Is a pleasant and thorough provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
She is friendly, caring and listens to all my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
She's competent and professional in dealing with patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
She listens, she is knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
She's a good practioner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Very efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Cara is kind, efficient, and knowledgeable. She understands my concerns and is empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2025
She is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2025
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2025
Very compassionate and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
She is friendly, listens well and answered all my questions to my satisfaction
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
Care has dealt with me since my surgery six years ago. She is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
She made sure I understood everything and made me feel she cared
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2025
She is professional and through. I wish all providers everywhere were like her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
she is knowledgeable and concerned
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
She listened to me and made suggestions to better my recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/7/2024
Listened, professional caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2024
She seemed truly interested and concerned about my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Good practitioner, thorough, personable, offers solutions but respects my preferences
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2024
She is great, so kind, informative, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Very pleasant and caring. Easy to interact with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
Excellent. Listened, showed sensitivity, knew the answers, offered solutions, friendly. Professional and personal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
Very personable. Took time to listen explain results and plan for future care. Excellent communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Shes very efficient and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Timely and prepared
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2024
Very factual
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Cara does a good job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Cara gave me a thorough exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2024
Friendly, genuine and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2024
She was excellent and gave me instructions and information about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Explains issues in a clear manner. Worked with my desires for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
She is professional, friendly and addressed the issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2024
Friendly, on time, professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Outstanding professional very knowledgeable and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Very good. Did not rush me and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/23/2024
Friendly. very professional and takes the time to explain everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2024
Cara always pleasant. She always explains things to me I trust her with my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/19/2024
Cara was efficient and had answers for my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
She's tops. I trust her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2024
She is great! Compassionate and genuinely cares for her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
She was very helpful, provided the needed information and didn't make the appointment feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/20/2024
Cara is knowledgeable, respectful, just very competent overall.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/14/2024
She was knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
She explained everything I needed to know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/6/2024
She's great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2024
She is a caring personable NP and discussed my results so I understood. Really liked her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2024
I trust her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2024
Cara was very professional and genuinely cared about providing the right care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2024
She was up front with the problem and how to fix the problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/3/2024
Excellent communicator obviously caring about my health and clearly discussed options and next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2024
Knowledgeable and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2024
She is very personable, caring, professional and explains everything so it is understandable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/8/2023
She is very caring and listened to everything I said about my heath issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/11/2023
Easy to talk to. Pleasant interaction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2023
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2023
Cara is an excellent listener, which is so important to a patient receiving proper care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2023
She answered all questions and made feel at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2023
Knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2023
Caring and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2023
"She""s wonderful, kind. Made me feel comfortable."
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
She responded to my questions with answers I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2023
Professional, personable, knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2023
She thoroughly explained her procedures to this 88-year old and made the exam easy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2023
She was attentive and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2023
As an NP She outshines many of her Physician colleagues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2023
Very informative and took the time to listen my history and answered any questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2023
She knows her job and performs it well and very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2023
She was very thorough and did a good job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2023
She is very professional, knowledgeable and caring. Simply the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2023
Great person, easy to talk with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2023
She is the best she treats you with kindness and listens to you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2023
She was thorough, provided appropriate answers to questions, and addressed my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2023
She talked to me, cared, knowledgeable of field and my case.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2023
Cara was very much in tune with the diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/3/2023
Cara is very patient and addressed all my questions and went over my results thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2023
NP Whittingham is personable and efficient.
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