Dr. John B Whitney MD
Anesthesiologist
1 Saint Francis Dr Greenville SC, 29601About
Dr. John Whitney is an anesthesiologist practicing in Greenville, SC. Dr. Whitney ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Whitney also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
Provider Details
Dr. John B Whitney MD's Practice location
Dr. John B Whitney MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Preventing Dehydration
Dehydration results when you lose water in your body. The rule of thumb is, if you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. Keep well hydrated by drinking plenty of water, even before you begin your outdoor activity,” said Dr. Irvin Sulapas, a primary care sports medicine physician and assistant...
- What is Age-Related Cataracts?
When the eye lens changes with age, cataracts develop and your vision becomes blurry. A clear structure, the lens is located at the back of the pupil. Light streams in via the cornea and the lens directs it to the retina when it enters the eye.When you start to age, cataracts can begin developing,...
- What Are the Risks of Laminectomy?
Your doctor will first attempt to give you other alternative treatments before recommending surgery. If your back pain still persists after treatment, your doctor may suggest for surgery as one of the solutions. Laminectomy is the most probable surgical procedure that you will have to undergo.Facts...
- Different Types of Physicians Explained
Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...
- What Is the Epiglottis?
What is Epiglottis?Epiglottis is a elastic flap of tissue that is shaped like a thin leaf and situated at the root of the tongue. It protects the opening between the vocal cords, known as the entrance of the glottis. Epiglottis is covered with mucous membrane, which is a yellow elastic cartilage...
- Recovery After a Laminectomy
Laminectomy is a surgical procedure done for the removal of the lamina, bone spurs, and ligaments that may be putting pressure on your spinal nerves and causing lower back pain. The procedure is said to be one of the most commonly performed back surgeries. Below is a detailed information on what...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jonathan R Doherty MD1 Saint Francis Dr Greenville SC 29601
- Dr. Mark D Naquin MD1 Saint Francis Dr Greenville SC 29601
- Dr. John D Sherbert MD1 Saint Francis Dr Greenville SC 29601
- Dr. Stuart W Crawley MD1 Saint Francis Dr Greenville SC 29601
- Dr. James Ross Simril M.D.1 St. Francis Drive Greenville SC 29601
- Dr. Marshall J Murphy MD1 Saint Francis Dr Greenville SC 29601