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Dr. Xena Whittier received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Texas in Austin. She received her master’s degree in medical science from Hampton University in Hampton, Va. Dr. Whittier completed her medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond. She completed her internship and her internal medicine residency at the Oschner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, La. She is a member of the American Medical Association and American College of Rheumatology.
Dr. Whittier currently is in practice with Wellstar Rheumatology Associates.
Specialties
Rheumatology
Education & Training
Virginia Commonwealth University
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
4.7
Based on 559 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.79
Listened to me carefully
4.75
Earned my trust
4.66
Shared the right amount of information
4.62
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Patient Reviews
5
Excellent staff and Dr Whittier!!
April 12, 2024
4
All staff was friendly and efficient
April 10, 2024
5
Dr Whittier and her staff are awesome!
April 10, 2024
5
I am very well satisfied with Dr. Whittier and her staff.
April 5, 2024
5
I was relieved after my treatment and I just want to thank you all.
April 3, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier asked me pointed questions and listened to my answers to gather information about the issue. She ordered lab work to further the investigation of the issue and made recommendations. She is knowledgeable and professional.
March 30, 2024
5
The Tower rd Rheumatology team is always pleasant and personable. Dr. Whittier is a great Rheumatologist and very caring.
March 29, 2024
5
I found Dr. Whittier to be kind, compassionate, and incredibly thorough.
March 28, 2024
2
I waited two hours to have lab work done. Left without having it done.
March 27, 2024
5
Just keep doing what you're doing the way you've always done it.
March 23, 2024
5
She's actually one of the best doctors at WellStar. She listens, she explains, and then she follows up all of the time consistently. Best doctor ever. Thank you.
March 17, 2024
5
I would recommend giving a little more than a 15 min grace period for appointment arrival. My first initial appointment had to be rescheduled as I was 17 minutes late due to stand still traffic from a wreck and had drove from Kennesaw. I understand how it can affect the schedule for the day, but it was my first time ever at this practice due to me relocating from another state. Dr. Whittier was fantastic when I finally had my appointment and knew what she was talking about. I would highly recommend her services.
March 15, 2024
5
I really like and trust my doctor, Xena Whittier. She's been my doctor, I believe, since 2016, and she is great.
March 16, 2024
5
I was very pleased with Dr. Whittier and her staff. Dr. Whittier spent time listening to me and explaining things to me. I did not feel rushed at all. I very much appreciate the time Dr. Whittier spent with me.
March 15, 2024
5
Dr.Xena A Whittier is most helpful doktor.Today I wasn't happy with Lab service.It takes more than one hour to do my lab.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier is an excellent physician. She listens and provides guidance. I never feel rushed during my visits and I always feel that she truly cares about my health.
March 14, 2024
5
I just wanted to thank the whole rheumatology team there. I was given the utmost care, I was listened to, I felt heard, and I feel I'm in very good hands going forward with my mystery of conditions. And I can't thank Dr. Whittier enough. Okay, thank you, bye bye.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr Whittier is absolutely wonderful as well as her staff..... very kind & caring
March 12, 2024
5
Excellent care
March 9, 2024
5
The pleasant atmosphere in the office makes you feel good even though you are in pain..
March 8, 2024
5
D. Whittier is a wonderful health care professional and I always enjoy my appointments with her.
March 7, 2024
5
Dr Xena is the best. We need more like her!
March 6, 2024
5
I have recommended Dr Whittier & will again.
March 2, 2024
5
Good doctor
March 2, 2024
2
The front desk staff and assistant were wonderful. My experience with Dr Whittier I can't say the same about. She has poor "bedside mannerisms" in my opinion. She was cordial and professional, but her personality just not warm or that friendly towards me. I felt she did listen to me half of the time and the other half she would interrupt me in the middle of my sentences. I don't know if I'll return to her for my care.
February 29, 2024
5
It was very comforting. Enlightening. Etc
February 28, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier was very nice and thorough. She explained things well and listened to everything I said as well as asking insightful questions.
February 24, 2024
5
Great Doctor
February 24, 2024
5
I find it easy to share my concerns with Dr. Whittier and staff.
February 22, 2024
5
Dr and staff are fabulous. I love all of Wellstar !!!!
February 21, 2024
5
Excellent staff and Dr Whittier!!
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Whittier and her staff are awesome!
April 10, 2024
5
I am very well satisfied with Dr. Whittier and her staff.
April 5, 2024
5
I was relieved after my treatment and I just want to thank you all.
April 3, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier asked me pointed questions and listened to my answers to gather information about the issue. She ordered lab work to further the investigation of the issue and made recommendations. She is knowledgeable and professional.
March 30, 2024
5
The Tower rd Rheumatology team is always pleasant and personable. Dr. Whittier is a great Rheumatologist and very caring.
March 29, 2024
5
I found Dr. Whittier to be kind, compassionate, and incredibly thorough.
March 28, 2024
5
Just keep doing what you're doing the way you've always done it.
March 23, 2024
5
She's actually one of the best doctors at WellStar. She listens, she explains, and then she follows up all of the time consistently. Best doctor ever. Thank you.
March 17, 2024
5
I would recommend giving a little more than a 15 min grace period for appointment arrival. My first initial appointment had to be rescheduled as I was 17 minutes late due to stand still traffic from a wreck and had drove from Kennesaw. I understand how it can affect the schedule for the day, but it was my first time ever at this practice due to me relocating from another state. Dr. Whittier was fantastic when I finally had my appointment and knew what she was talking about. I would highly recommend her services.
March 15, 2024
5
I really like and trust my doctor, Xena Whittier. She's been my doctor, I believe, since 2016, and she is great.
March 16, 2024
5
I was very pleased with Dr. Whittier and her staff. Dr. Whittier spent time listening to me and explaining things to me. I did not feel rushed at all. I very much appreciate the time Dr. Whittier spent with me.
March 15, 2024
5
Dr.Xena A Whittier is most helpful doktor.Today I wasn't happy with Lab service.It takes more than one hour to do my lab.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier is an excellent physician. She listens and provides guidance. I never feel rushed during my visits and I always feel that she truly cares about my health.
March 14, 2024
5
I just wanted to thank the whole rheumatology team there. I was given the utmost care, I was listened to, I felt heard, and I feel I'm in very good hands going forward with my mystery of conditions. And I can't thank Dr. Whittier enough. Okay, thank you, bye bye.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr Whittier is absolutely wonderful as well as her staff..... very kind & caring
March 12, 2024
5
Excellent care
March 9, 2024
5
The pleasant atmosphere in the office makes you feel good even though you are in pain..
March 8, 2024
5
D. Whittier is a wonderful health care professional and I always enjoy my appointments with her.
March 7, 2024
5
Dr Xena is the best. We need more like her!
March 6, 2024
5
I have recommended Dr Whittier & will again.
March 2, 2024
5
Good doctor
March 2, 2024
5
It was very comforting. Enlightening. Etc
February 28, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier was very nice and thorough. She explained things well and listened to everything I said as well as asking insightful questions.
February 24, 2024
5
Great Doctor
February 24, 2024
5
I find it easy to share my concerns with Dr. Whittier and staff.
February 22, 2024
5
Dr and staff are fabulous. I love all of Wellstar !!!!
February 21, 2024
4
All staff was friendly and efficient
April 10, 2024
2
I waited two hours to have lab work done. Left without having it done.
March 27, 2024
2
The front desk staff and assistant were wonderful. My experience with Dr Whittier I can't say the same about. She has poor "bedside mannerisms" in my opinion. She was cordial and professional, but her personality just not warm or that friendly towards me. I felt she did listen to me half of the time and the other half she would interrupt me in the middle of my sentences. I don't know if I'll return to her for my care.
February 29, 2024
2
I waited two hours to have lab work done. Left without having it done.
March 27, 2024
2
The front desk staff and assistant were wonderful. My experience with Dr Whittier I can't say the same about. She has poor "bedside mannerisms" in my opinion. She was cordial and professional, but her personality just not warm or that friendly towards me. I felt she did listen to me half of the time and the other half she would interrupt me in the middle of my sentences. I don't know if I'll return to her for my care.
February 29, 2024
4
All staff was friendly and efficient
April 10, 2024
5
Excellent staff and Dr Whittier!!
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Whittier and her staff are awesome!
April 10, 2024
5
I am very well satisfied with Dr. Whittier and her staff.
April 5, 2024
5
I was relieved after my treatment and I just want to thank you all.
April 3, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier asked me pointed questions and listened to my answers to gather information about the issue. She ordered lab work to further the investigation of the issue and made recommendations. She is knowledgeable and professional.
March 30, 2024
5
The Tower rd Rheumatology team is always pleasant and personable. Dr. Whittier is a great Rheumatologist and very caring.
March 29, 2024
5
I found Dr. Whittier to be kind, compassionate, and incredibly thorough.
March 28, 2024
5
Just keep doing what you're doing the way you've always done it.
March 23, 2024
5
She's actually one of the best doctors at WellStar. She listens, she explains, and then she follows up all of the time consistently. Best doctor ever. Thank you.
March 17, 2024
5
I would recommend giving a little more than a 15 min grace period for appointment arrival. My first initial appointment had to be rescheduled as I was 17 minutes late due to stand still traffic from a wreck and had drove from Kennesaw. I understand how it can affect the schedule for the day, but it was my first time ever at this practice due to me relocating from another state. Dr. Whittier was fantastic when I finally had my appointment and knew what she was talking about. I would highly recommend her services.
March 15, 2024
5
I really like and trust my doctor, Xena Whittier. She's been my doctor, I believe, since 2016, and she is great.
March 16, 2024
5
I was very pleased with Dr. Whittier and her staff. Dr. Whittier spent time listening to me and explaining things to me. I did not feel rushed at all. I very much appreciate the time Dr. Whittier spent with me.
March 15, 2024
5
Dr.Xena A Whittier is most helpful doktor.Today I wasn't happy with Lab service.It takes more than one hour to do my lab.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier is an excellent physician. She listens and provides guidance. I never feel rushed during my visits and I always feel that she truly cares about my health.
March 14, 2024
5
I just wanted to thank the whole rheumatology team there. I was given the utmost care, I was listened to, I felt heard, and I feel I'm in very good hands going forward with my mystery of conditions. And I can't thank Dr. Whittier enough. Okay, thank you, bye bye.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr Whittier is absolutely wonderful as well as her staff..... very kind & caring
March 12, 2024
5
Excellent care
March 9, 2024
5
The pleasant atmosphere in the office makes you feel good even though you are in pain..
March 8, 2024
5
D. Whittier is a wonderful health care professional and I always enjoy my appointments with her.
March 7, 2024
5
Dr Xena is the best. We need more like her!
March 6, 2024
5
I have recommended Dr Whittier & will again.
March 2, 2024
5
Good doctor
March 2, 2024
5
It was very comforting. Enlightening. Etc
February 28, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier was very nice and thorough. She explained things well and listened to everything I said as well as asking insightful questions.
February 24, 2024
5
Great Doctor
February 24, 2024
5
I find it easy to share my concerns with Dr. Whittier and staff.
February 22, 2024
5
Dr and staff are fabulous. I love all of Wellstar !!!!
February 21, 2024
5
Excellent staff and Dr Whittier!!
April 12, 2024
4
All staff was friendly and efficient
April 10, 2024
5
Dr Whittier and her staff are awesome!
April 10, 2024
5
I am very well satisfied with Dr. Whittier and her staff.
April 5, 2024
5
I was relieved after my treatment and I just want to thank you all.
April 3, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier asked me pointed questions and listened to my answers to gather information about the issue. She ordered lab work to further the investigation of the issue and made recommendations. She is knowledgeable and professional.
March 30, 2024
5
The Tower rd Rheumatology team is always pleasant and personable. Dr. Whittier is a great Rheumatologist and very caring.
March 29, 2024
5
I found Dr. Whittier to be kind, compassionate, and incredibly thorough.
March 28, 2024
2
I waited two hours to have lab work done. Left without having it done.
March 27, 2024
5
Just keep doing what you're doing the way you've always done it.
March 23, 2024
5
She's actually one of the best doctors at WellStar. She listens, she explains, and then she follows up all of the time consistently. Best doctor ever. Thank you.
March 17, 2024
5
I really like and trust my doctor, Xena Whittier. She's been my doctor, I believe, since 2016, and she is great.
March 16, 2024
5
I was very pleased with Dr. Whittier and her staff. Dr. Whittier spent time listening to me and explaining things to me. I did not feel rushed at all. I very much appreciate the time Dr. Whittier spent with me.
March 15, 2024
5
I would recommend giving a little more than a 15 min grace period for appointment arrival. My first initial appointment had to be rescheduled as I was 17 minutes late due to stand still traffic from a wreck and had drove from Kennesaw. I understand how it can affect the schedule for the day, but it was my first time ever at this practice due to me relocating from another state. Dr. Whittier was fantastic when I finally had my appointment and knew what she was talking about. I would highly recommend her services.
March 15, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier is an excellent physician. She listens and provides guidance. I never feel rushed during my visits and I always feel that she truly cares about my health.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr.Xena A Whittier is most helpful doktor.Today I wasn't happy with Lab service.It takes more than one hour to do my lab.
March 14, 2024
5
I just wanted to thank the whole rheumatology team there. I was given the utmost care, I was listened to, I felt heard, and I feel I'm in very good hands going forward with my mystery of conditions. And I can't thank Dr. Whittier enough. Okay, thank you, bye bye.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr Whittier is absolutely wonderful as well as her staff..... very kind & caring
March 12, 2024
5
Excellent care
March 9, 2024
5
The pleasant atmosphere in the office makes you feel good even though you are in pain..
March 8, 2024
5
D. Whittier is a wonderful health care professional and I always enjoy my appointments with her.
March 7, 2024
5
Dr Xena is the best. We need more like her!
March 6, 2024
5
I have recommended Dr Whittier & will again.
March 2, 2024
5
Good doctor
March 2, 2024
2
The front desk staff and assistant were wonderful. My experience with Dr Whittier I can't say the same about. She has poor "bedside mannerisms" in my opinion. She was cordial and professional, but her personality just not warm or that friendly towards me. I felt she did listen to me half of the time and the other half she would interrupt me in the middle of my sentences. I don't know if I'll return to her for my care.
February 29, 2024
5
It was very comforting. Enlightening. Etc
February 28, 2024
5
Great Doctor
February 24, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier was very nice and thorough. She explained things well and listened to everything I said as well as asking insightful questions.
February 24, 2024
5
I find it easy to share my concerns with Dr. Whittier and staff.
February 22, 2024
5
Dr and staff are fabulous. I love all of Wellstar !!!!
February 21, 2024
5
Dr and staff are fabulous. I love all of Wellstar !!!!
February 21, 2024
5
I find it easy to share my concerns with Dr. Whittier and staff.
February 22, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier was very nice and thorough. She explained things well and listened to everything I said as well as asking insightful questions.
February 24, 2024
5
Great Doctor
February 24, 2024
5
It was very comforting. Enlightening. Etc
February 28, 2024
2
The front desk staff and assistant were wonderful. My experience with Dr Whittier I can't say the same about. She has poor "bedside mannerisms" in my opinion. She was cordial and professional, but her personality just not warm or that friendly towards me. I felt she did listen to me half of the time and the other half she would interrupt me in the middle of my sentences. I don't know if I'll return to her for my care.
February 29, 2024
5
Good doctor
March 2, 2024
5
I have recommended Dr Whittier & will again.
March 2, 2024
5
Dr Xena is the best. We need more like her!
March 6, 2024
5
D. Whittier is a wonderful health care professional and I always enjoy my appointments with her.
March 7, 2024
5
The pleasant atmosphere in the office makes you feel good even though you are in pain..
March 8, 2024
5
Excellent care
March 9, 2024
5
Dr Whittier is absolutely wonderful as well as her staff..... very kind & caring
March 12, 2024
5
I just wanted to thank the whole rheumatology team there. I was given the utmost care, I was listened to, I felt heard, and I feel I'm in very good hands going forward with my mystery of conditions. And I can't thank Dr. Whittier enough. Okay, thank you, bye bye.
March 13, 2024
5
Dr.Xena A Whittier is most helpful doktor.Today I wasn't happy with Lab service.It takes more than one hour to do my lab.
March 14, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier is an excellent physician. She listens and provides guidance. I never feel rushed during my visits and I always feel that she truly cares about my health.
March 14, 2024
5
I would recommend giving a little more than a 15 min grace period for appointment arrival. My first initial appointment had to be rescheduled as I was 17 minutes late due to stand still traffic from a wreck and had drove from Kennesaw. I understand how it can affect the schedule for the day, but it was my first time ever at this practice due to me relocating from another state. Dr. Whittier was fantastic when I finally had my appointment and knew what she was talking about. I would highly recommend her services.
March 15, 2024
5
I was very pleased with Dr. Whittier and her staff. Dr. Whittier spent time listening to me and explaining things to me. I did not feel rushed at all. I very much appreciate the time Dr. Whittier spent with me.
March 15, 2024
5
I really like and trust my doctor, Xena Whittier. She's been my doctor, I believe, since 2016, and she is great.
March 16, 2024
5
She's actually one of the best doctors at WellStar. She listens, she explains, and then she follows up all of the time consistently. Best doctor ever. Thank you.
March 17, 2024
5
Just keep doing what you're doing the way you've always done it.
March 23, 2024
2
I waited two hours to have lab work done. Left without having it done.
March 27, 2024
5
I found Dr. Whittier to be kind, compassionate, and incredibly thorough.
March 28, 2024
5
The Tower rd Rheumatology team is always pleasant and personable. Dr. Whittier is a great Rheumatologist and very caring.
March 29, 2024
5
Dr. Whittier asked me pointed questions and listened to my answers to gather information about the issue. She ordered lab work to further the investigation of the issue and made recommendations. She is knowledgeable and professional.
March 30, 2024
5
I was relieved after my treatment and I just want to thank you all.
April 3, 2024
5
I am very well satisfied with Dr. Whittier and her staff.