Overview
Richard Whitley is a Pediatrics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Whitley has been practicing medicine for over 51 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neonatal Herpes, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Congenital Cytomegalovirus, and Parainfluenza.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 114 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Whitley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Whitley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Whitley by calling their office at 205-934-5316. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Whitley a top-rated expert for Neonatal Herpes?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Whitley is classified as an Distinguished expert for Neonatal Herpes, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Richard Whitley specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Whitley is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Neonatal Herpes, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Congenital Cytomegalovirus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Richard Whitley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Whitley has published 114 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neonatal Herpes. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Whitley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Whitley accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Whitley accepts most major insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-934-5316 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Neonatal HerpesDr. Whitley isDistinguished. Learn about Neonatal Herpes.
- Advanced
- Congenital CytomegalovirusDr. Whitley isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cytomegalovirus.
- Herpes Simplex EncephalitisDr. Whitley isAdvanced. Learn about Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.
- Experienced
- Infantile NeutropeniaDr. Whitley isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Neutropenia.
- ParainfluenzaDr. Whitley isExperienced. Learn about Parainfluenza.
- RubellaDr. Whitley isExperienced. Learn about Rubella.