Dr. William Allen Whitten, MD
Family Practitioner
850 Brookstone Centre Pkwy Columbus GA, 31904About
Dr. William Whitten is a family practitioner practicing in Columbus, GA. Dr. Whitten 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. Whitten 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.
Education and Training
American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat 1993
American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Readers' Choice Award 2020 Reader's Choice Magazine
Treatments
- Menopause
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Muscogee County Medical Scoiety
- American Academy of Family Physicians
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