Dr. Gary R Whitaker M.D.
Emergency Physician
212 THOMPSON ST STE A HENDERSONVILLE NC, 28792About
Dr. Gary Whitaker practices Emergency Medicine in HENDERSONVILLE, NC. Dr. Whitaker assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Whitaker examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1968
Tulane University of Louisiana 1968
Tulane University School of Medicine 1968
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