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Dr. James Whalen M.D.
Family Practitioner
1751 Madison Ave Council Bluffs IA, 51503About
Dr. James Whalen is a family practitioner practicing in Council Bluffs, IA. Dr. Whalen 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. Whalen 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
Memorial University of Newfoundland / Faculty of Medicine 1976
Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine 1976
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. James Whalen M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1751 Madison Ave
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Cheryl Madson MD1751 Madison Ave Council Bluffs IA 51503
- Dr. Rachel F. Stearnes D.O.1 Edmundson Pl Council Bluffs IA 51503
- Dr. Jivantika Sindhav M.D.300 W Broadway Council Bluffs IA 51503
- Dr. Christian Jones M.D.1 Edmundson Pl Council Bluffs IA 51503
- Dr. Aashutosh Goswami M.D.933 E PIERCE ST COUNCIL BLUFFS IA 51503
- Dr. Stephen C Smith M.D.800 MERCY DR COUNCIL BLUFFS IA 51503
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601 NORTH 30TH ST OMAHA NE 68131