Dr. Julia Sabine Whitefield M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
910 Blackford St Chattanooga TN, 37403About
Dr. Julia Whitefield is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Whitefield specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
University of Maiduguri / College of Medical Science 1983
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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