Dr. David Whittman

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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. David Whittman, who serves patients in Tucson, Arizona.

A top professional in the field of nephrology, Dr. Whittman works at Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Centers, practicing out of the Tucson Campbell Office & the Tucson East Grant Road Office. He joined the group in July of 2008.

Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Centers (AKDHC) is one of the nation’s largest groups of physicians specializing in the care of patients with renal disease including chronic kidney disease (CKD), vascular access management, dialysis, transplantation and clinical research. Since 1976, AKDHC has enjoyed the trust and respect of the community and has grown to provide services throughout Arizona. Its goal is to provide the most advanced treatments and state-of-the-art technologies with compassion and caring.

A 1997 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Dr. Whittman went on to perform his residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in 2000. He then completed his fellowship within the Department of Nephrology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2002.

That same year, the doctor attained board certification in nephrology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Delivering comprehensive, expert care in collaboration with each of his patients, Dr. Whittman is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center South, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital.

Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care or kidney transplantation when it becomes necessary.

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