Dr. Whitney Marie Plunkett M.D.
Emergency Physician
1370 W D St North Wilkesboro NC, 28659About
Dr. Whitney Plunkett practices Emergency Medicine in North Wilkesboro, NC. Dr. Plunkett 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. Plunkett examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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