About
W. D. is a board-certified Family Physician, Aviation Medical Examiner, and Instrument Rated Private Pilot. He grew up in Columbus, Georgia, attended Columbus State University and the University of Georgia, and earned his BSA from UGA. D. in 1993. He finished his internship and residency in Internal Medicine and Family Practice at The Medical Center in Columbus. C. in 1996 and later co-founded Elite Family Medicine with Daniel Kosobucki in 2019. He has served as Chairman of Family Practice and sat on the Medical Executive Committee at St. Francis Hospital. Dr. Whitten is a member of the Muscogee County Medical Society, Medical Associates of Georgia, and the American Academy of Family Practice. He is married with two children and enjoys hunting and family time.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, BSA
Medical School
American University of the Caribbean (1993)
Residency
Internal Medicine/Family Practice, The Medical Center, Columbus, Georgia
Additional Training
Masters of Science, American University of the Caribbean (1990)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Whitten right for?
Dr. Whitten is well suited for patients who want a deeply experienced family physician with strong ties to Columbus. His background in both internal medicine and family practice makes him capable of managing complex, multi-system conditions. Patients who value a physician with community leadership experience and long-standing local roots will find him a natural fit. He also serves as an Aviation Medical Examiner for patients who need flight physicals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Whitten holds board certification in Family Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine and Family Practice at The Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean in 1993.
Yes, Dr. Whitten holds credentials as an Aviation Medical Examiner and is an Instrument Rated Private Pilot. He can perform FAA medical examinations for pilots and aviators.
Dr. Whitten served as Chairman of Family Practice at St. Francis Hospital and sat on the hospital's Medical Executive Committee. He is also a member of the Muscogee County Medical Society, Medical Associates of Georgia, and the American Academy of Family Practice.
Dr. Whitten has practiced medicine in Columbus since the mid-1990s. He joined Horizons Diagnostics in 1996 and has served the Columbus community continuously since then, co-founding Elite Family Medicine in 2019.
Yes, Dr. Whitten grew up in Columbus and graduated from Hardaway High School. He returned to Columbus for his residency and has built his career here.
Dr. Whitten sees patients across all life stages through the traditional family medicine side of Elite Family Medicine. His internal medicine and family practice training equips him to manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026