Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Charlie Whittaker, DO, to the family medicine team at Grayling Community Health Center.
Dr. Whittaker chose family medicine because it allows him to care for the whole person across every stage of life, from newborns to older adults.
Dr. Whittaker has special interests in preventive health, lifestyle medicine, sports medicine, patient education, and chronic disease management. He is especially passionate about helping patients be proactive about their health and wellness. It is important to him to address health disparities and ensure all patients feel respected, understood, and supported in his care.
Dr. Whittaker attended medical school at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed the Munson Family Medicine Residency Program.
“I value the privilege of forming long-term relationships with people and families. Being able to teach, guide, and empower people on their health journey, while also sharing in their successes and supporting them through challenges, is what makes medicine deeply rewarding for me,” he says.
Outside of work, Dr. Whittaker enjoys spending time with family and enjoying all that Northern Michigan has to offer. He and his wife, a family medicine physician in Gaylord, are welcoming their first child this fall. They share two dogs and a small flock of backyard chickens and enjoy gardening and other hands-on projects at home. In his free time, he enjoys playing board games and spending as much time as possible with family and friends.
Grayling Community Health Center is located at 1250 East Michigan Avenue in Grayling. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Whittaker, call 989-348-0550.
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