Douglas A. Whitehead, PA

Doug is originally from Glendive, Montana. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Care at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina and worked as a Paramedic in Spokane, Washington until he returned to Billings, Montana and completed the Physician Assistant program at Rocky Mountain College. He has worked at Critical Access Hospitals in Forsyth, Montana and most recently spent twelve years in Red Lodge.

“I have dedicated my healthcare career to establishing trusting relationships with patients. It is my personal goal that patient’s feel that their evaluation was competent and thorough. It is important to me that my patients feel that they were well heard and understand their medical needs.”

As a physician assistant, Doug enjoys taking care of the acute care needs of patients. He is passionate about making patients feel as if they are the only patient that he has seen all day. When not at work you will find Doug coaching or following his daughter playing softball, skiing or fly fishing.