Dr. Steven R Whitworth M.D.
Surgeon
4181 Hospital Dr Ne Suite 303 Covington GA, 30014About
Dr. Steven Whitworth is a general surgeon practicing in Covington, GA. Dr. Whitworth specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Whitworth provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1978
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1978
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Leg Ulcer
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