Shane Mcwhirter MD
Pediatrician
14001 RIDGEDALE DR STE 100 MINNETONKA MN, 55305About
Dr. Shane Mcwhirter is a pediatrician practicing in MINNETONKA, MN. Dr. Mcwhirter is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Mcwhirter diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Mcwhirter can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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