Dr. Vaughn Whittaker, MD
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Dr. Vaughn Whittaker, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Vaughn Whittaker, MD works in New York, NY as
They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA in 1996. At present, Dr. Whittaker has received an average rating of 3.3 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times.
They are affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem.
Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments.
Dr. Whittaker practices at Practice in New York, NY and has additional offices in Valhalla, NY and Syracuse, NY.
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
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Insurance Accepted
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Aetna HMOAWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS IIAWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS IIChoice Plus POS IIElect Choice (Open Access) EPOManaged Choice (Open Access) POSOpen Choice PPOPremier Care Network Plus - Innovation HealthSelectSignature Administrators PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
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Blue Card High Performance Network HPNBlue Card PPOHigh Performance Network - Tiered HPN
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National EPO
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Flex Connecticut EPOPassage HMO
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GHI CBPHIP Prime HMO
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Blue Acess Employer SponsoredConnection Blue High Performance NetworkConnection Employer SponsoredEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPOEmpire HospitalEmpire Hospital/Medical (Trad)National Blue High Performance Network
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BluePPO HSA PPOSimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
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Pro Plans EPOPro Plus Plans EPOTotal Plans EPO
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BCBS PPOBlue High Performance NetworkPPOBlue PPO
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MagnaCare PPO
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MVP Health Care HMOMVP Health Plan EPO
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FreedomLiberty
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Choice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSNexus Open AccessOptions PPO
Locations
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Nyc Health Hospitals \ Harlem506 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037
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Westchester Medical Center100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595
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Office251 S Salina St Ste 100, Syracuse, NY 13202
Patient Satisfaction
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Dr. Whittaker did my kidney donor transplant 2/22/2018. I can’t say enough great things about this surgeon. He took the time out tonreview my case , her my concerns and get the ball rolling. He has an excellent bedside manner . I am 6 Days post surgery and I feel great . No pain meds , I’m walking up to 1.5 miles, and returning back to my normal way of living. I highly recommend this surgeon for a kidney transplant . If you are his patient rest assured you are in great hands .
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Education
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UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
1996
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vaughn Whittaker, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Whittaker accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Whittaker's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Whittaker accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Whittaker accepts here.
Dr. Whittaker's office is located at 506 Malcolm X Blvd New York, NY 10037.
Dr. Whittaker has a star rating of 3.3/5 and has been reviewed 3 times.
Dr. Whittaker has been practicing as a Surgeon for 28 years.
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Hospital Affiliations
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
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