Payton Whiddon, MD, has joined Willis Knighton Family Medicine Ruston, part of the Willis Knighton Physician Network. She treats patients ages 12 and older and believes that family medicine is an art. “There is a science behind the treatment, but tailoring a specific health plan for an individual requires knowing how your patient lives their day-to-day life,” she says.
A native of Destin, Florida, Dr. Whiddon earned her medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine. She chose her specialty because she “could not part with the robustness my family medicine rotation in medical school provided.” She completed a family medicine residency at Tidelands Health Medical University South Carolina.
Dr. Whiddon provides personalized attention to patients, working to identify and respond to all factors that can influence each patient’s health. She works with patients to identify their health and wellness goals and offers guidance and support for their well-being.
Dr. Whiddon accepts new patients and most insurance plans.