Overview
My philosophy of patient care and the reason I chose to practice primary care is centered around developing authentic relationships. When a physician and patient develop a strong relationship this leads to them working together as a team to achieve their best health. Although trained in the art of western medicine, I truly believe the secret to health lies in ancient and natural practices that do not require a prescription, namely, exercise, nutrition, and mindfulness. I am passionate about helping patients formulate a sustainable plan to engage in these three art forms for the rest of their lives. When these practices fail to achieve the results we desire, there is a place for modern medicine, but hopefully only as an adjunct to these natural paths of health.
Dr. Tidwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Murmurs. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Agranulocytosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5920 West Mall, Atascadero, CA 93422
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Cardiology - Dignity Health - Templeton, CA
Dr. Wiechmann has been in practice in San Luis Obispo County since 1991 and joined Coastal Cardiology in 1995. His undergraduate degree was obtained at Purdue University and his M.D. from Indiana University in 1985. Internship and residency training were at the University of California at Irvine. Cardiovascular Fellowship was completed in 1991 at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. His medical interests include therapeutic coronary interventions, echocardiography and cardiac rehabilitation/risk factor modification. He enjoys basketball, hiking and gardening. Dr. Wiechmann is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. Dr. Wiechmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Murmurs. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Murmurs, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.
David B. Hammer
Kevin Colton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Templeton, California. Dr. Colton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Murmurs. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Dry Mouth, and Tension Headache.
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Accessible and Comprehensive Quality Health Care Services. Dr. Bhat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Murmurs. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Tidwell isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- AnemiaDr. Tidwell isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AsthmaDr. Tidwell isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Tidwell isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Tidwell isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Autoerythrocyte SensitivityDr. Tidwell isExperienced. Learn about Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.