
Dr. John Burton Whalen MD
Pediatrician
2258 Santa Clara #1 Alameda CA, 94501About
Dr. John Whalen is a pediatrician practicing in Alameda, CA. Dr. Whalen is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Whalen diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Whalen can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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- Dr. Penny B. Harris M.D.1332 Park St Alameda CA 94501
- Dr. Tina Sandy Hong MD1359 Park St Alameda CA 94501
- Dr. Sang Thi Nguyen D.O.1535 Buena Vista Ave Alameda CA 94501
- Dr. Jeffrey Alan Bourne MD1332 PARK ST STE 202 ALAMEDA CA 94501
- Dr. Barbara Anne Parker M.D.1332 Park St Alameda CA 94501
- Dr. Leo Yee hung Cheng MD2417 Central Ave Alameda CA 94501
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350 HAWTHORNE AVENUE OAKLAND CA 94609