Dr. Matthew G Whitis MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
1229 C Ave E Oskaloosa IA, 52577About
Dr. Matthew Whitis practices Emergency Medicine in Oskaloosa, IA. Dr. Whitis assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Whitis examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1986
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1986
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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