Dr. Michael S. Whitner, MD | Somerville, MA | Pediatrician

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Dr. Whitner graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1976. He works in Somerville, MA and specializes in Pediatrics. Dr. Whitner is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.

4.5

12 Ratings
50 years of experience
speaks Chinese, English, Portuguese, Spanish
Johns Hopkins Health System
5 written reviews
1 specialty
5 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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

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Dr. Whitner's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

12 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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My child's doctor since birth! She is 18 now and is able to continue with pediatrics until 21 if she wants and has decided to stay with Dr. Whitner! That's says it all!!!??

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 19th, 2019

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Great bedside manner

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 15th, 2016

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Excellent doctor! We travel over an hour just to see him!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 22nd, 2015

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The best pediatrician hands down. No second guessing anything he tells it like it is and always knows what's wrong. He is fantastic and cares for his patients

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 19th, 2015

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I love the way he interacts with the kids. He has been our pediatrician since my kids were born. They are 11 and 13 now. He asked them questions when they were infants and he asks them questions now. Except now he expects the kids to answer and not me. I think his personal attention to each patient is outstanding. He follows up after ER visits or calls to his office for whatever. Even if it is after hours. He brings the connectedness of a small town doctor to this era of busy, busy, rush, rush people.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 7th, 2014

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Somerville

40 Holland StSomerville, MA 02144

Tel: (617) 629-6000

Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm


Dr. Michael Scott Whitner, MD	Dr. Tennisha Edwards DNP, CPNP-PC	Dr. Tamar Heisler	Bennett Earl Smith
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (12 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, Portuguese, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Somerville , MA	Atlanta , GA	Franklin , TN	Waltham , MA
Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine		Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University	Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Pediatrics

Check-up
Immunization
Pediatric Diabetes
Physical
Vaccination

Dr. Michael Scott Whitner holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1976.

NPI Number

Dr. Whitner's NPI number is 1730159971.

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Pediatrics
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Beverly Oghomwen Aiyanyor
Pediatrics
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Shawna Rose Collins
Nurse Practitioner
| Boston, MA
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Erika Moors Cornell
Pediatrics
8 Years Exp | Boston, MA
(0)
Emily Twaalfhoven
Pediatrics
10 Years Exp | Brockton, MA
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Pediatrics
7 Years Exp | Braintree, MA
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Anna Leerundo Handorf
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Ruth Marc Cadet
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6 Years Exp | Boston, MA
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Where is Dr. Michael Whitner's office located?: Dr. Michael Whitner's office is located at 40 Holland St, Somerville, MA, 02144.
Is Dr. Michael Whitner accepting new patients?: Dr. Michael Whitner has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Whitner affiliated with?: Dr. Michael Whitner is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.

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