Dr. Jeffrey Wayne Whightsel MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
912 N Henrietta St Effingham IL, 62401Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Jeffrey Whightsel is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Effingham, IL. Dr. Whightsel specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Whightsel can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Whightsel can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Marshall Univ Sch of Med, Huntington Wv 1984
Marshall University 1984
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Menopause
- Obesity
- Endometriosis
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
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