About
Dr. PenniAnn Whitten earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Cum Laude, from West Virginia University before completing her Doctorate of Medicine at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia in 2002. She then completed her internship and Family Medicine residency at York Hospital/Wellspan Health in York, Pennsylvania, finishing in 2005. Dr. Whitten holds dual board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and holds certification from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She brings 18 years of primary care experience in the Phoenix area to her MDVIP-affiliated practice in Ahwatukee.
Her clinical focus spans family medicine, preventive care, and women's health, with additional expertise in minor in-office procedures. Dr. Whitten believes in the concept of health span, prioritizing the number of disease-free, healthy years a patient can gain. She views meaningful patient relationships as the foundation of primary care. The Arizona Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians both count her as a member. Her peers and patients have recognized her with the Arizona Quality Improvement Silver Award in 2014, the United Hero Award in 2021, and inclusion in the Optum Outstanding Patient Experience Club in 2021. She holds hospital affiliations with Banner Desert Medical Center and Chandler Regional Medical Center.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV - Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 1998 (Cum Laude)
Medical School
Marshall University, Huntington, WV - Doctorate of Medicine, 2002
Residency
York Hospital/Wellspan Health, York, PA - Family Medicine Residency, 2003-2005
Additional Training
Internship: York Hospital/Wellspan Health, York, PA, 2002-2003
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Whitten right for?
Dr. Whitten is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a long-term primary care relationship in the Phoenix area. Patients focused on prevention and building healthy years rather than managing disease after the fact benefit most from her approach. Women looking for a physician who integrates women's health into primary care will find her clinical focus well-matched. Her after-hours availability and same- or next-day appointments suit patients who want responsive, direct access to their doctor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Whitten treats a broad range of conditions across family medicine and primary care. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, women's health, and chronic disease management. She also performs minor in-office procedures for her members.
Yes. Dr. Whitten holds dual board certification. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and holds certification from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Whitten earned her medical degree from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia in 2002. She completed her internship and Family Medicine residency at York Hospital/Wellspan Health in York, Pennsylvania, finishing in 2005. Before medical school, she graduated Cum Laude from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology.
Dr. Whitten has practiced primary care in the Phoenix area for 18 years. She operates her practice in the Ahwatukee neighborhood and holds hospital affiliations with Banner Desert Medical Center and Chandler Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Whitten centers her approach on health span, prioritizing the number of disease-free, healthy years a patient gains. She focuses on identifying risk markers early and building genuine, lasting relationships with each patient. She views meaningful patient relationships as the foundation of primary care.
Yes. Her peers and patients have recognized Dr. Whitten with several awards. She received the Arizona Quality Improvement Silver Award in 2014, the United Hero Award in 2021, and inclusion in the Optum Outstanding Patient Experience Club in 2021.
Dr. Whitten holds membership in both the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Yes. Dr. Whitten performs minor in-office procedures for her members as part of her clinical services.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026