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Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD
Pediatrics* Age 55
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Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD

Pediatrics* Age 55
Florence, SC
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD is a Pediatrician in Florence, SC.
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Dr. Whitehead graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1998 and completed a residency at Med University Sc Medical Center. Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD is a Pediatrician in Florence, SC and has 28 years experience. Dr. Whitehead's office accepts new patients. Dr. Whitehead is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3013A W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501
  2. 2 McLeod Physician Associates II
    204 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506

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Pediatrics
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Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD is affiliated with McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Education
Medical Education
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1998
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Med University Sc Medical Center
    2001
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • McLeod Regional Medical Center

    555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC

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