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Dr. Amy Kristen Whitaker, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology
24 years of experience
Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale 405 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-0721

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Brief Intro

Dr. Amy Whitaker provides reproductive healthcare for women and adolescent girls. She specializes in pregnancy termination and contraceptive care, including management of hormonal contraception, placement of intrauterine devices and implantable contraceptives for women and teens with complex medical histories. She also provides comprehensive pregnancy options counseling for women with fetal abnormalities detected during their pregnancies. Dr. Whitaker earned a Master of Science in Health Studies.Her recent research has focused on long-acting reversible contraception, expanding access to contraception, interventions to increase access to contraception for young women, and post-partum and post-abortion contraceptive options. Dr. Whitaker is also an active teacher and lecturer at the Pritzker School of Medicine. In addition to teaching courses in reproductive healthcare, she has given lectures on epidemiology, clinical investigation and the doctor-patient relationship.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine - 2001

Location & Hours

SIU Physicians & Surgeons
405 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Specialties Treated

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Conditions Addressed

Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

CHAMPVA
CareSource
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Meridian Health Plan
Health Alliance

Cancer 35
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 35
Orthopedics 65
Neurology & Neurosurgery 48
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 61
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 65
Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
Children's Hospital 13
Urology 69
Psychiatry 64
Geriatrics 69
Rehabilitation 37
Obsterics & Gynecology 15
Ophthalmology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 6
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 30