Dr. Jeffrey Alston Whitener D.O.
Emergency Physician
1815 HAND AVE BAY MINETTE AL, 36507About
Dr. Jeffrey Whitener practices Emergency Medicine in BAY MINETTE, AL. Dr. Whitener 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. Whitener examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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