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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Frank Whitney identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system..

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Frank Whitney accepts the following plans for Blue Shield of California at 940 Sylva Ln:

• Active Choice
• Active Start
• Balance
• Blue Shield of California Life & Health Insurance Company
• Blue Shield of California PPO Network
• CaliforniaChoice Active Choice 500
• CaliforniaChoice PPO 1000
• CaliforniaChoice PPO 2400
• CaliforniaChoice PPO 750
• CaliforniaChoice PPO Savings 1500/3000
• CaliforniaChoice PPO Savings 2400/4800
• Core Flex
• Essential

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Hospital Affiliations

A hospital affiliation covers any doctor who has an affiliation, association or admitting privilege with a hospital. A doctor's particular affiliation to a specific hospital can translate to the overall quality of that provider.

Dr. Whitney is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Sonora Regional Medical Center
1000 Greenley Rd
Sonora, CA

License

Dr. Frank Whitney has been confirmed to have a license in California.

Education

Dr. Whitney attended medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and graduated in 1975 having 37 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Frank Whitney MD as:

• Frank E Whitney
• F Whitney

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