Summary

Dr. Dennis Witmer is a surgeon with 47 years of experience specializing in surgical care. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Christiana Care Health System. His extensive career has established him as an experienced practitioner in his field.

Dr. Witmer practices across multiple locations in Maryland and Delaware, including Elkton, Wilmington, and Newark. He focuses on breast cancer treatment, including cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. His surgical expertise includes performing scintimammography procedures and providing comprehensive breast cancer screening services. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 47 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • Christiana Care Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Dennis Ray Witmer has 4 locations

Christianacare Union Hospital

106 Bow StElkton, MD 21921

Wilmington Va Medical Center

1601 Kirkwood HwyWilmington, DE 19805

Christiana Hospital

4755 Ogletown Stanton RdNewark, DE 19718

Christianacare Wilmington Hospital

501 W 14th StWilmington, DE 19801

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4.4 
47 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, German
Elkton , MDPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dennis Ray Witmer

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dennis Ray Witmer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dennis Ray Witmer has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Endocrine Gland Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Dr. Dennis Ray Witmer holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Maryland and Delaware.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Maryland that expired in 2025 and an active medical license in the state of Delaware that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Christiana Care Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Witmer's NPI number is 1477533677.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Dennis Witmer accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Dennis Witmer accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Dennis Witmer accepting new patients?
Dr. Dennis Witmer has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Dennis Witmer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Dennis Witmer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Dennis Witmer's office located?
Dr. Dennis Witmer's office is located at 106 Bow St, Elkton, MD, 21921.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dennis Witmer?
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