Dr. Jeffrey J. Whittall M.D.
Hospitalist
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Jeffrey Whittall is a hospitalist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Whittall specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Whittall manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Whittall works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1998
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Treatments
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
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