Dr. Brent J Whitley MD
Emergency Physician
5757 N Dixie Hwy Fort Lauderdale FL, 33334About
Dr. Brent Whitley practices Emergency Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Whitley 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. Whitley examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine,Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia 1987
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