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Dr. John Wharton, MD
Internal Medicine*
4.7 (122)
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview of Dr. John Wharton, MD
Dr. John Wharton, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Lallie Kemp Medical Center and Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Wharton, completed a residency at Earl K Long Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Wharton an average 4.7 star rating.
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Internal Medicine7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Directions (225) 769-4044Monday07:00 - 18:00Tuesday07:00 - 18:00Wednesday07:00 - 18:00Thursday07:00 - 18:00Friday07:00 - 17:00SaturdayClosedSundayClosed
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- Lallie Kemp Medical Center
- Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center
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Specialties*
- Internal Medicine
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Years of Experience
- 28 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, German
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1427087527
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Education & Certifications
Residency
- Earl K Long Medical Center
Residency
Medical Education
- LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
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