Dr. Amber Whitfield

Dr. Amber Whitfield has been practicing family medicine for over 17 years, specializing in comprehensive healthcare for individuals of all ages. She is the founder and lead physician at Whitfield Family Practice, located in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Whitfield is known for her holistic approach to healthcare, where she emphasizes preventive care, managing chronic diseases, and providing personalized medical attention.

Her areas of expertise include preventive screenings, management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and asthma, as well as women's health. Dr. Whitfield has built a reputation for being a compassionate and attentive physician, offering a wide range of services, including annual exams, vaccinations, minor surgeries, and health education.

Dr. Whitfield has been involved in clinical research focused on chronic disease management and women’s health. Her research interests include lifestyle interventions in managing hypertension and diabetes, as well as the role of early detection in preventing chronic conditions.

She has participated in studies exploring the effectiveness of telemedicine in rural family medicine practices, evaluating patient outcomes, and accessibility to healthcare services.

• Outstanding Family Medicine Provider – Decatur Medical Association, 2015

• Excellence in Women’s Health – Alabama Medical Society, 2016

• Best Family Physician – Whitfield Family Practice, 2018

• Leadership in Patient Care – Decatur Healthcare Excellence Awards, 2019

Dr. Whitfield is the primary provider at Whitfield Family Practice.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mississippi State University in 2004 with a degree in microbiology/pre-med.  Dr. Whitfield graduated from The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine in 2008.  She completed a residency in family medicine at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS in 2012.  During the last year of her residency, she provided emergency medical services for several rural hospitals across north MS.  

After completing her residency, she moved back to north AL to be with her husband and begin practicing medicine.  From 2012 to 2021 she practiced as an employed physician for several hospitals across north AL.  Dr Whitfield decided to enter private practice in January 2021 and opened the doors to Whitfield Family Practice in Decatur, AL on February 1, 2021.  

Dr. Whitfield is licensed to practice medicine in AL and MS and is fully certified by the American Academy of Family Physicians.  Dr. Whitfield lives in Decatur with her husband and two sons.  She enjoys spending time with her family, attending church, shopping, MS State football and traveling.