Dr. Whitney L Webb M.D.
Surgeon
740 Prince Ave Building 8a Athens GA, 30606About
Dr. Whitney Webb is a general surgeon practicing in Athens, GA. Dr. Webb specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Webb provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1996
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1996
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Gallstones
- Diverticulosis
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
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