Summary

Dr. Edwin Whitney specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and completed his residency at Brooke Army Medical Center. Dr. Whitney pursued advanced fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases at Wilford Hall Medical Center, along with additional training in allergy and internal medicine. With 48 years of experience in medicine, he maintains board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds Fellowship status with the American College of Cardiology (FACC). He provides care in English.

Dr. Whitney practices at Baptist Heart & Vascular in San Antonio, Texas, and is affiliated with Northeast Baptist Hospital. His cardiovascular expertise focuses on managing high blood pressure conditions, including both routine hypertension and hypertensive emergencies. He also provides specialized care for pediatric hypertension cases. The doctor performs essential diagnostic procedures such as blood tests and chemistry panels to monitor heart health and kidney function through creatinine testing. Patients rate Dr. Whitney 4.4 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 48 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brooke Army Med Center
  • 21 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Baptist Heart & Vascular

8715 Village Dr Ste 205San Antonio, TX 78217
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
3.7 
48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
San Antonio , TXHouston , TXKaty , TXSAN ANTONIO , TX
Med School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Edwin Whitney

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - PPO
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Clover Health
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PreferredOne
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance - Federal Employees Program
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Edwin Whitney has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Edwin Whitney has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Coronary Disease
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Unstable Angina
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brooke Army Med Center
Brooke Army Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Wilford Hall Med Ctr Aetc, Allergy; Wilford Hall Med Ctr Aetc, Internal Medicine

Medical School

Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington DcGraduated in 1978

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What languages does Dr. Edwin Whitney speak?
Dr. Edwin Whitney speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Edwin Whitney's office located?
Dr. Edwin Whitney's office is located at 8715 Village Dr Ste 205, San Antonio, TX, 78217.

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