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Dr. Heather E Whitson M.D.

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704

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Dr. Heather Whitson practices Geriatric Medicine in Durham, NC. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Whitson works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Heather E Whitson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 4101 N Roxboro St

4101 N Roxboro St -
Durham, NC 27704
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New patients: 919-681-2711, 919-684-8111

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DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710

Head northeast on North Roxboro Street (US 15 Business) 214 ft
Turn left onto Holloway Street (US 70 Business) 310 ft
Continue straight onto East Morgan Street (US 70 Business) 2308 ft
Continue straight onto North Great Jones Street 549 ft
Turn right onto West Chapel Hill Street 1698 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1359 ft
Merge left onto Durham Freeway (NC 147) 5025 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1799 ft
Keep left at the fork 149 ft
Continue slightly left onto Trent Drive 455 ft
Turn right onto Erwin Road 366 ft
Turn left 313 ft
Keep right at the fork 97 ft
Make a slight right 249 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITALl

3916 BEN FRANKLIN BOULEVARD DURHAM NC 27704

Head northeast on North Roxboro Street (US 15 Business) 214 ft
Continue straight onto Roxboro Road (US 15 Business) 3.4 mi
Turn right onto East Carver Street 858 ft
Turn left onto Ben Franklin Boulevard 683 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl

3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704

Head northeast on North Roxboro Street (US 15 Business) 214 ft
Continue straight onto Roxboro Road (US 15 Business) 4.5 mi
Go straight onto North Duke Street (US 501) 556 ft
Continue sharp left onto North Duke Street (US 501) 217 ft
You have arrived at your destination 1 ft