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Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD

Pediatrics* Age 53
Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD
4.6 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD

Pediatrics* Age 53
Florence, SC
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD is a Pediatrician in Florence, SC.

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Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD is a Pediatrician in Florence, SC and has 26 years experience. They graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1998 and completed a residency at Med University Sc Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with McLeod Regional Medical Center. Dr. Whitehead has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Whitehead received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Whitehead is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Constipation
Diaper Rash
Fever
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Pharyngitis
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
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Anemia
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Animal Allergies
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Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiolitis
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Burn Injuries
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Cellulitis
Conduct Disorder
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enteritis
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Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hair Loss
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Hyperlipidemia
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Influenza (Flu)
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Jock Itch
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Leukocytopenia
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Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Newborn Jaundice
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Phimosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pinworm
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Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Polyuria
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Post-Vaccination Fever
Proteinuria
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Scabies
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Sunburn
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Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tinea Versicolor
Tonsillitis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Diabetes Counseling
Obesity Counseling

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3013 W Palmetto St # A, Florence, SC 29501
  2. 2 Pediatric Associates of Florence
    204 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506

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4.6
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May 07, 2019
Dr.Whitehead is an awesome pediatrician.
— May 07, 2019
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Med University Sc Medical Center
    2001
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whitehead's profile.

Dr. Whitehead frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD is affiliated with McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alva Whitehead, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • McLeod Regional Medical Center

    555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC