Dr. Melicent Ames Whinston MD
Family Practitioner
3416 21st Ave South Seattle WA, 98144About
Dr. Melicent Whinston is a family practitioner practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Whinston 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. Whinston 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
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1981
University of Edinburgh College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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