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Dr. Mathew Whittington, MD

Family Medicine*
Map Pin Small Lafayette, LA
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13 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Mathew Whittington, MD

Dr. Mathew Whittington, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Lafayette, LA. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics, Avail Hospital Lake Charles and Ochsner Acadia General Hospital.

Dr. Whittington works at Lafayette Unvsty Hsp/Clnc in Lafayette, LA with other offices in Lake Charles, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Tobacco Use Disorder along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Whittington's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
    2390 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 261-6038
  2. 2
    Avail Health Lake Charles Hospital
    3730 NELSON RD, Lake Charles, LA 70605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 656-7700
  3. 3
    Ochsner Lafayette General Ortho Hosp
    2810 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70506 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 989-6767

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics
  • Avail Hospital Lake Charles
  • Ochsner Acadia General Hospital

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Tobacco Use Disorder
Pharyngitis

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Tobacco Use Disorder
Pharyngitis
Dehydration
Fever
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Breast Pain
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Pointer
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neck Muscle Strain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Phimosis
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Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Rash
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rickets
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Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sebaceous Cysts
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Sunburn
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Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Specialties*
  • Family Medicine

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Years of Experience
  • 13 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
  • English
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NPI Number
  • 1972802858
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Education & Certifications

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Dr. Whittington has seen patients for Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Tobacco Use Disorder, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Whittington on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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