Amber Johnson Whitfield
Family Practitioner
619 19th St S Birmingham AL, 35249About
Dr. Amber Whitfield is a family practitioner practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Whitfield specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Whitfield possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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