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Dr. William A Whitehead MD

Surgeon

415 S 28th Ave Hattiesburg MS, 39401

About

Dr. William Whitehead is a general surgeon practicing in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Whitehead 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. Whitehead 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

Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1968

Tulane University School of Medicine 1968

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Breast Cancer

Dr. William A Whitehead MD's Practice location

Practice At 415 S 28th Ave

415 S 28th Ave -
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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New patients: 601-579-5444, 601-268-5660, 601-261-3606
Fax: 601-268-5759, 601-579-5212, 601-579-5166

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