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 Vitamin D Deficiency. 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.
Insurance
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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.
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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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.