Dr. Stephen F. Wetherill, MD, FACP
Internist
4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd Suite 5A43 Newark DE, 19718About
Dr. Stephen Wetherill is an internist practicing in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Wetherill specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Wetherill provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1971
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Eczema
- High Cholesterol
- Pinched Nerve
- Flu
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Temple University Hospital
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Get to know Internist Dr. Stephen F. Wetherill, who serves patients in Newark, Delaware.
Licensed to practice medicine in Delaware, Dr. Wetherill is a board-certified internist who is affiliated with Christiana Hospital. He sees adults (18-65) and adults over 65.
A 906-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot, modern facility in Newark, Delaware, Christiana Hospital provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware’s only Level I trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level I trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia.
A 1971 graduate of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Wetherill went on to perform his internship in internal medicine at Temple University Hospital. This was followed by a residency in internal medicine at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
A Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), he is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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