Dr. Forrest Sutton Whitaker MD
Pediatrician
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Suite 571 Mission Viejo CA, 92691About
Dr. Forrest Whitaker is a pediatrician practicing in Mission Viejo, CA. Dr. Whitaker is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Whitaker diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Whitaker can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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