Biography

Dr. Wharton earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his internship and residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and is board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Wharton serves as the vice president of medical affairs and the associate medical director at Ochsner Baptist. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 2002.

Education and Training

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Field of Study: MD

LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Internship

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Year Completed: 1999

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1999

Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Year Completed: 2001

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 2001

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine