Dr. Alison Dawn Whitman MD
Family Practitioner
227 W Main St Abingdon VA, 24210About
Dr. Alison Whitman is a family practitioner practicing in Abingdon, VA. Dr. Whitman 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. Whitman 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
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine 2004
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Emphysema
- High Cholesterol
- Hypothyroidism
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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