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Dr. Diane L Whitaker MD
Dermatologist
263 Farmington Ave Farmington CT, 06030About
Dr. Diane Whitaker is a dermatologist practicing in Farmington, CT. Dr. Whitaker specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Whitaker diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1987
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med 1987
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sadaf Sabrina Waqar D.O.120 Simsbury Rd Avon Connecticut 06001
- Dr. Michael J Payette M.D., M.B.A.1 WILLOWBROOK RD STE 2 CROMWELL CT 06416
- Dr. Jerrold C Lehrman MD546 S Broad St Meriden CT 06450
- Dr. Donna A Aiudi M.D.UCONN MEDICAL GROUP FARMINGTON CT 06030
- Dr. Omar A Ibrahimi MD, PHD21 South Rd Farmington CT 06032
- Dr. Siobhan Collins MD499 Farmington Ave Farmington CT 06032
Nearest Hospitals
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERl
114 WOODLAND STREET HARTFORD CT 6105