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Dr. James S Withers M.D.
Family Practitioner
249 S 9TH ST PITTSBURGH PA, 15203About
Dr. James Withers is a family practitioner practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Withers specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Withers possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1984
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Vascular Disease
Dr. James S Withers M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1515 Locust Street Upmc Mercy Health Center Adult Internal Medicine
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- Dr. Marty Cole MD2 Hot Metal St Pittsburgh PA 15203
Nearest Hospitals
UPMC MERCYl
1400 LOCUST STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15219MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEMl
300 HALKET STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDEl
200 LOTHROP STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213UPMC MERCYl
1400 LOCUST STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15219MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEMl
300 HALKET STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDEl
200 LOTHROP STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213UPMC MERCYl
1400 LOCUST STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15219ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITALl
320 EAST NORTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15212UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDEl
200 LOTHROP STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213