Dr. Deborah K. Witt, MD

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• Well child and preventive care.
• Health disparities in African American males.

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Deborah K. Witt, who serves patients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A trusted family physician, Dr. Witt stands as a beacon of compassionate healthcare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she serves as a distinguished Family Medicine Specialist. With over 27 years of rich and diverse experiences, particularly within the realm of Family Medicine, her expertise is widely respected. 

She proudly affiliates with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and collaborates closely with a multitude of esteemed colleagues within the medical group Jefferson University Physicians. As a physician, educator, and medical director, she possesses a profound understanding of global health dynamics, particularly in Family Practice and Community Medicine. Her track record demonstrates a remarkable ability to assess, treat, and manage chronic diseases with a keen focus on delivering culturally sensitive care. 

Academically, she earned her Doctor of Medicine from Hahnemann University and completed her post-graduate training in Family Medicine Residency Program at Thomas Jefferson University. 

Following her training, Dr. Witt attained board-certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties. 

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

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