About This Location
In addition to primary care, the Pocomoke office provides women's health, pulmonary care and lab services to the residents of southern Worcester County and the surrounding area.
Family Medicine
John Whittaker, MD
Dr. Whittaker has served the communities of the lower Eastern Shore for more than 20 years. He earned his medical degree at State University of New York (SUNY) in Syracuse, and completed his residency at Family Medicine Center in Wilmington. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Whittaker treats patients and provides primary care services at our Pocomoke locations.
Christina Hargis, DNP
Family Nurse Practitioner Christina Hargis joined the medical staff of Atlantic General Health System in October 2020 to provide primary care at their Pocomoke office alongside Dr. John Whittaker. Christina earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner certification from Salisbury University in May 2020. Prior to that she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Salisbury University. She started her career in nursing at The University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle Washington, where she worked on the cardiothoracic surgical unit. In 2015, she joined the team at The Johns Hopkins Hospital on their Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit. Upon her return to the Eastern Shore, she worked as an RN and case manager at Peninsula Regional’s wound care center. During that time she was also employed at a medication assisted treatment center for substance abuse. Christina is board certified in family medicine by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is currently accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling 410-957-6622.
Appointments can be made by calling (410) 957-6622.