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Amber Doherty Whittenburg, MD

Pain Management, Anesthesiology

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About Amber Doherty Whittenburg, MD

Dr. Whittenburg is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. She is trained in all facets of chronic pain medicine. She uses multiple interventional pain techniques including spinal cord stimulation, sympathetic blocks, joint injections, epidural injections, and ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks. Through a multimodal approach to treatment, she aims to optimize pain control, improve functional activity, and restore quality of life for all of her patients. 

Dr. Whittenburg is a provider practicing as a member of the Baylor Scott & White NeuroHealth Institute.


LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdolescents (ages 12-18), Geriatrics, Adults
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
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Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
TriWest - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Meet Amber Doherty Whittenburg, MD

Meet Amber Whittenburg, MD

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, Texas Tech University Health Science Center (2003)
  • Residency: Anesthesiology, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicin (2007)
  • Fellowship: Pain Management, Oregon Health & Science University - OHSU (2009)
Certifications
  • Pain Medicine - American Board of Anesthesiology/Pain Medicine
  • Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Amber Doherty Whittenburg, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (109) for Amber Doherty Whittenburg, MD

Overall: 4.7*
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Sep 13, 2023
Very professional
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Sep 11, 2023
Excellent doctor.
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Sep 10, 2023
Explained everything to me very well
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Aug 31, 2023
She was thorough with her investigation and extremely clear with her suggestions and diagnosis.
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Aug 31, 2023
Listened closely. Asked questions. Explained treatment options clearly. Very good appointment.
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Aug 30, 2023
Very professional and seems to care
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Aug 25, 2023
I saw Dr. Like 3 years ago and she was still familiar with me. I was so impressed.
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Aug 24, 2023
Very nice. She took time to get to know me and my case.
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Aug 18, 2023
Dr. Whittenberg listened to me, examined me and then suggested several possible treatments for my issues.
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Aug 15, 2023
Gives good advice and recommendation on treatments to relieve neck pain without a need for medication..
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Aug 11, 2023
She explained everything right I understood everything correct she showed concern
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Aug 9, 2023
Very good
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Jul 28, 2023
Great listener and thorough discussion of symptoms, causes and course of treatment
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Jul 27, 2023
Dr whitteburg was excellent. She was very active in searching for solutions to my health issues and knowledgeable about the subject.
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Jul 26, 2023
Pleasant, informative, concerned for my well being.
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Jul 22, 2023
Very engaged
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Jul 22, 2023
She talked to me which neans a lot. I understood what she was dong. Loved her
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Jul 21, 2023
Good
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Jul 18, 2023
She knew how to proceed with my pain. Was very understanding and relieved my worry that nothing could help. She explained ways that could be done. In the future.
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Jul 18, 2023
Dr. Whittenburg took lots of time to ask questions, preform exams, LISTENED to me, and had put a plan of action in place. Loved her!
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Jul 17, 2023
Very personable and easy to talk to. She spent time discussing the procedure and answered my questions.
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Jul 4, 2023
She was patient, listened to my concerns took her time (amazed me !!) made me feel important to her...
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Jun 30, 2023
She was knowledgeable and patient in answering questions.
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Jun 25, 2023
Excellent Care
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Jun 24, 2023
This was the first time meeting with her. She was excellent. Kind and very thorough. Definitely will recommend her.
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Jun 24, 2023
Dr Wittenberg was very professional and my procedure went well she is a great doctor and the nurses and even the check in lady was nice as well
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Jun 23, 2023
Very timely with complete explanations and strategy for treatment.
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Jun 15, 2023
She was very compassionate and helpful.
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Jun 15, 2023
Extremely friendly and good listener to any questions or concerns. Top notch experience going through this procedure.
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Jun 10, 2023
She was efficient at diagnosing the problem and providing good treatment with all of the explanation needed.
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Jun 8, 2023
Thank I for taking the time
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Jun 5, 2023
She was very thorough and answered all my question and concerns! I LIKE HER PERSON!!
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Jun 2, 2023
Took the time to understand and diagnose. Explained everything clearly.
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Jun 1, 2023
She listened and gave her suggestions based on MRI and my pain I was experiencing.
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Jun 1, 2023
Took Time in our consult asking questions..making great suggestions..other options
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May 25, 2023
She was very polite and very helpful. She asked me questions and I would answer She waited on me to give her the answer and I would give it to her.
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May 23, 2023
Great caring Doctor.
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May 23, 2023
Amber took time to answer all my questions with no rush and made me feel comfortable. She was kind and helped me with my pain immediately!
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May 20, 2023
The clinic is organized clean and efficient. The staff is kind and helpful.Dr Whittenberg listened to all my concerns.She went through my history so completely.She formulated a plan and I left the clinic with HOPE
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May 20, 2023
From this, our first visit, Doctor Whittenberger made a positive impression on me and my wife, with close attention to our issues and concerns, her knowledge and clear explanation of our options and possible outcomes, and the confidence she instilled in us that we had made the best decision for our care.
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May 18, 2023
Excellent - bright, personable, caring. Awesome results.
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May 17, 2023
Dr. Whittenburg is the second provider I've seen for my chronic pain. The he previous Dr. Made me feel rushed through his treatment plan. Dr. Whittenburg explained in great detail and I was able to understand the treatment plan completely. I will continue to seek treatment from her.
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May 16, 2023
Amazing she was kind, professional, and quick.
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May 16, 2023
Great Dr and hospital, thank you
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May 12, 2023
She is very understanding and listens and explain everything in detail
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May 9, 2023
Very thorough
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May 6, 2023
Very caring, listened to patient's concerns, suggested additional measures for pain
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May 4, 2023
I went for a consult and got my painful nerve blocked in the same appointment. Wonderful!
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May 3, 2023
She was very gentle.
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May 2, 2023
Caring professional!
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Apr 29, 2023
Extremely helpful and explained my results, went over my options and scans
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Apr 25, 2023
Very easy to talk to. Gave me a great explanation as to what was going to happen and gave me the option to do the procedure that day or come back. Tha you for doing g it then.
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Apr 18, 2023
Everyone was very patient with me and supporting.
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Apr 14, 2023
Everyone was so pleasant.
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Apr 6, 2023
Seems knowledgeable & wants best care for patient
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Apr 5, 2023
She was very easy to communicate with. She clarified any questions I had
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