Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy

Dr. Starr L. Whittaker

Family Medicine
Emory health
St. Francis Columbus Clinic
610 19th Street, 
Columbus, GA 
Offers Telehealth
12 Years of Experience

Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
Emory health
St. Francis Columbus Clinic
610 19th Street, 
Columbus, GA 
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Overview

Starr Whittaker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Whittaker has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Graduate Institution
Ross University School Of Medicine, 2014.0
Specialties
Family Medicine
Licenses
Family Medicine in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Family Medicine, 2019
Hospital Affiliations
St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

St. Francis Columbus Clinic
610 19th Street, Columbus, GA 31901
Call: 706-322-7884
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 (0.4 miles away)
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