Daniel Whitley, MD

I choose to become a doctor because I enjoy working with people to solve problems. Disease is the problem of a patient's health, which affects their quality of life. My task is to identify the problem, present solutions to the patient and to find the best solution for each individual patient. My philosophy of care is to involve the patient to determine the diagnosis and possible solutions. I don't like when doctors give a prescription and then say "lets see what happens". I like to outline a multiple-step plan of action with the patient's understanding and input. Then that plan may be altered based upon new information. I'm an active person who indulges in hobbies such as hunting, fishing and golfing. I also appreciate spending time with my family; although all three of my daughters are grown, my wife and I are beginning to experience the joys of being grandparents.

I choose to become a doctor because I enjoy working with people to solve problems. Disease is the problem of a patient's health, which affects their quality of life. My task is to identify the problem, present solutions to the patient and to find the best solution for each individual patient. My philosophy of care is to involve the patient to determine the diagnosis and possible solutions. I don't like when doctors give a prescription and then say "lets see what happens". I like to outline a multiple-step plan of action with the patient's understanding and input. Then that plan may be altered based upon new information. I'm an active person who indulges in hobbies such as hunting, fishing and golfing. I also appreciate spending time with my family; although all three of my daughters are grown, my wife and I are beginning to experience the joys of being grandparents.

I learned about the field of audiology through a close childhood friend. She was diagnosed with a progressive hearing loss when we were children. Seeing her experience with hearing aids and, then later with cochlear implants, inspired me to pursue pediatric audiology. I treat each patient with the same respect, time, dedication, and commitment I would invest on a close family member or friend. I intend to put the patients best health interests first. It is very important to build lasting relationships where there is mutual trust between patient and provider. The treatment approach I would use for a patient is very individualized based on their specific needs. When I am not seeing patients, I enjoy trail running, traveling, and spending time with my husband and our two dogs.