
Dr. John Michael Whitman MD
Emergency Physician
5555 Grossmont Center Dr La Mesa CA, 91942About
Dr. John Whitman practices Emergency Medicine in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Whitman assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Whitman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Marshall University 2005
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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