
Dr. Ivy Vanessa Savoy-whitfield M.D.
Family Practitioner
648 Independence Pkwy Suite 300 Chesapeake VA, 23320About
Dr. Ivy Savoy-whitfield is a family practitioner practicing in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Savoy-whitfield specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Savoy-whitfield possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Howard University Medical School MD
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Practice At 648 Independence Pkwy Suite 300
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Practice At 1417 Battlefield Blvd N Suite 360
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Nearest Hospitals
CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITALl
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD, NORTH CHESAPEAKE VA 23320BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERl
3636 HIGH STREET PORTSMOUTH VA 23707CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITALl
736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD, NORTH CHESAPEAKE VA 23320SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITALl
830 KEMPSVILLE ROAD NORFOLK VA 23502PRINCE GEORGES HOSPITAL CENTERl
3001 HOSPITAL DRIVE CHEVERLY MD 20785