Dr. Christa R. Whittard MD
Pediatrician
1856 E Innovation Park Dr Tucson AZ, 85755About
Dr. Christa Whittard is a pediatrician practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Whittard is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Whittard 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. Whittard can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 2000
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Strep Throat
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