Dr. Whitfield is a board-certified internal medicine physician who provides compassionate, comprehensive and personalized care for younger adults (21+) to mature patients since 2001. Dr. Whitfield prides herself by listening to and taking patient preference
into account while developing a plan of long-term care.
Education & Training
- Masters of Science, Allied Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
- Doctor of Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA
- Internship, Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA
- Residency, Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA
- Certified Physician Executive Program, American Association for Physician Leadership, 2014-2016
Certifications & Affiliations
- Board Certified, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Board Certified, Hospice and Palliative Care, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Certified Physician Executive, The Certifying Commission in Medical Management
- Member, American Association for Physician Leadership
- Member, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Member, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Member, American College of Physicians
Awards & Honors
- Outstanding Woman in American History Certificate, The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Trahylyta Chapter, 2019-2020
- Sunrise Rotary Club, Dahlonega, GA, Tribute 2020
- The Dahlonega Nugget, 2014 Best Physician, Reader’s Choice Award, The Best of 2014
- Georgia Chapter of the American College of Physician, Community Based Teaching Award, October 25, 2014
- Madeleine K. Anthony Award Recipient, 1991
- Physician’s Recognition Award, Three Year Certificate with Commendation, January 1, 2014-2017
- Fellow, American College of Physicians, January 2009
- Mercer University School of Medicine, Community Science Program Award in Recognition of Outstanding Performance and Achievement in Community Based Medicine, May 1998, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, Georgia
- Humanitarism in Medicine Award, NBI Healthcare Foundation, May 1998, Mercer University School of Medicine
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Delta Chapter, (Honor Society) April 1998-present
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