Derek Whitaker, MD
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Derek Whitaker, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2020.
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Derek Whitaker, MD
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Degree
- Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- William Beaumont Army Medical/Texas Tech (El Paso)
Fellowship
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Languages spoken
- English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.5Based on 195 patient ratings
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- Listened to me carefully
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- Shared the right amount of information
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
As always, the staff at this clinic is incredibly professional and kind. Dr. Whitaker is always punctual, and I've known him for quite some time now.
November 7, 2025
2
They were real courteous and they was real nice and they explained everything to me. So they was really, really extreme okay.
November 8, 2025
5
Everything was handled was very professional and answered all my questions
October 31, 2025
5
Dr,Whitaker is fantastic!
October 31, 2025
5
Yes, I would like to say that Dr. Whitaker was very much satisfied with him. He was eager to listen to the questions that I had. He also explained everything that I needed to know. He broke it down into details. He was really a good listener to me and very patient and that means a lot to me. And he reassured me that y'all had good doctors, you know, that works there and all. So I would very much refer him or my family to my family members. So thank y'all for your good service. Everything was great. Excellent.
October 29, 2025
5
It was good to have a conversation with the staff about other things;the weather and lather and school.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker really showed concern and expert knowledge on my situation. He made me feel secure in his diagnosis, and the prognosis is going forward. I look forward to completing out my journey with Dr. Whitaker.
October 19, 2025
4
It was a.great experience.
October 17, 2025
5
Always extremely attentive both Dr. Whitaker and his nurse Maria! Maria is very good at calling me back and any other information I need for my health! I'm very pleased with their medical care!
October 10, 2025
5
Very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
The doctor was very nice and listened to all my questions The nurses staff was very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Derek Whitaker is an exceptional orthopedic.
September 27, 2025
5
Good. Wort
September 25, 2025
5
I was read impressed with Dr Whitaker.I look forward to continued care with him.
September 25, 2025
5
I think I think WellStar medical group did a good job for me and I will recommend my friends and family
September 19, 2025
5
I have had two knee replacements both are fantastic no more pain
September 20, 2025
5
Very professional treatment and care was provided.
September 18, 2025
5
It was very helpful and felt good to leave feeling better.
September 12, 2025
5
I really appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of Dr. Whitaker
September 11, 2025
5
Not too happy with the service I was left in a room for about 20 minutes with no one coming to check on me. I was not happy at all.
September 11, 2025
5
Very pleased with my physician.
September 11, 2025
5
Dr listen to me and understand my needs
September 11, 2025
5
Everyone was nice and let me know everything about my surgery
September 8, 2025
5
Well I've been hurting with this problem for over a year and it's took them so long to tell me I need a hip replacement a total hip replacement now they're telling me they're going to do it but don't give me no date I got to get my doctor to fill out a piece of paper my dentist to fill out a piece of paper and then he said something about my spine Dr Whitaker and my spine doctor should have got already got together and find out which one's going to come first cuz I'm tired of being in this pain I'm just ready to get it over with but I love Dr Whitaker I think he's amazing he's super and right now he's my hero
September 8, 2025
5
I always receive excellent care from thos facility. Everyone is very professional and helpful.
September 5, 2025
5
My nurse & front office person were very sweet & professional.
September 4, 2025
5
The staff was excellent in my care while visiting top nut. Thank you.
August 25, 2025
4
The x-ray was done quickly. Then I was put into a room and left for a very long time, probably 30 to 45 minutes at least.
August 15, 2025
5
I was very thankful when the doctor gave me the right knee injection, it really did reduced the pain,and by ready the booklet about the hip, I think I'll postpone the hip surgery for now and try something else in reducing my hip pain. Thanks very much
August 8, 2025
5
And I think y'all did everything just great. It was a quick check-in. They took me back, took me straight to x-rays. It wasn't a long way, just x-rays. And then it was a little bit long between coming back to the room and the doctor, but he's doing a lot of other patients too. So I felt like it was probably, it would have been the same anywhere else, I think. He spent time and he told me what all was going on and what I needed to do. I trust him.
August 8, 2025
5
As always, the staff at this clinic is incredibly professional and kind. Dr. Whitaker is always punctual, and I've known him for quite some time now.
November 7, 2025
5
Everything was handled was very professional and answered all my questions
October 31, 2025
5
Dr,Whitaker is fantastic!
October 31, 2025
5
Yes, I would like to say that Dr. Whitaker was very much satisfied with him. He was eager to listen to the questions that I had. He also explained everything that I needed to know. He broke it down into details. He was really a good listener to me and very patient and that means a lot to me. And he reassured me that y'all had good doctors, you know, that works there and all. So I would very much refer him or my family to my family members. So thank y'all for your good service. Everything was great. Excellent.
October 29, 2025
5
It was good to have a conversation with the staff about other things;the weather and lather and school.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker really showed concern and expert knowledge on my situation. He made me feel secure in his diagnosis, and the prognosis is going forward. I look forward to completing out my journey with Dr. Whitaker.
October 19, 2025
5
Always extremely attentive both Dr. Whitaker and his nurse Maria! Maria is very good at calling me back and any other information I need for my health! I'm very pleased with their medical care!
October 10, 2025
5
Very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
The doctor was very nice and listened to all my questions The nurses staff was very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Derek Whitaker is an exceptional orthopedic.
September 27, 2025
5
Good. Wort
September 25, 2025
5
I was read impressed with Dr Whitaker.I look forward to continued care with him.
September 25, 2025
5
I think I think WellStar medical group did a good job for me and I will recommend my friends and family
September 19, 2025
5
I have had two knee replacements both are fantastic no more pain
September 20, 2025
5
Very professional treatment and care was provided.
September 18, 2025
5
It was very helpful and felt good to leave feeling better.
September 12, 2025
5
I really appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of Dr. Whitaker
September 11, 2025
5
Not too happy with the service I was left in a room for about 20 minutes with no one coming to check on me. I was not happy at all.
September 11, 2025
5
Very pleased with my physician.
September 11, 2025
5
Dr listen to me and understand my needs
September 11, 2025
5
Everyone was nice and let me know everything about my surgery
September 8, 2025
5
Well I've been hurting with this problem for over a year and it's took them so long to tell me I need a hip replacement a total hip replacement now they're telling me they're going to do it but don't give me no date I got to get my doctor to fill out a piece of paper my dentist to fill out a piece of paper and then he said something about my spine Dr Whitaker and my spine doctor should have got already got together and find out which one's going to come first cuz I'm tired of being in this pain I'm just ready to get it over with but I love Dr Whitaker I think he's amazing he's super and right now he's my hero
September 8, 2025
5
I always receive excellent care from thos facility. Everyone is very professional and helpful.
September 5, 2025
5
My nurse & front office person were very sweet & professional.
September 4, 2025
5
The staff was excellent in my care while visiting top nut. Thank you.
August 25, 2025
5
I was very thankful when the doctor gave me the right knee injection, it really did reduced the pain,and by ready the booklet about the hip, I think I'll postpone the hip surgery for now and try something else in reducing my hip pain. Thanks very much
August 8, 2025
5
And I think y'all did everything just great. It was a quick check-in. They took me back, took me straight to x-rays. It wasn't a long way, just x-rays. And then it was a little bit long between coming back to the room and the doctor, but he's doing a lot of other patients too. So I felt like it was probably, it would have been the same anywhere else, I think. He spent time and he told me what all was going on and what I needed to do. I trust him.
August 8, 2025
4
It was a.great experience.
October 17, 2025
4
The x-ray was done quickly. Then I was put into a room and left for a very long time, probably 30 to 45 minutes at least.
August 15, 2025
2
They were real courteous and they was real nice and they explained everything to me. So they was really, really extreme okay.
November 8, 2025
2
They were real courteous and they was real nice and they explained everything to me. So they was really, really extreme okay.
November 8, 2025
4
It was a.great experience.
October 17, 2025
4
The x-ray was done quickly. Then I was put into a room and left for a very long time, probably 30 to 45 minutes at least.
August 15, 2025
5
As always, the staff at this clinic is incredibly professional and kind. Dr. Whitaker is always punctual, and I've known him for quite some time now.
November 7, 2025
5
Everything was handled was very professional and answered all my questions
October 31, 2025
5
Dr,Whitaker is fantastic!
October 31, 2025
5
Yes, I would like to say that Dr. Whitaker was very much satisfied with him. He was eager to listen to the questions that I had. He also explained everything that I needed to know. He broke it down into details. He was really a good listener to me and very patient and that means a lot to me. And he reassured me that y'all had good doctors, you know, that works there and all. So I would very much refer him or my family to my family members. So thank y'all for your good service. Everything was great. Excellent.
October 29, 2025
5
It was good to have a conversation with the staff about other things;the weather and lather and school.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker really showed concern and expert knowledge on my situation. He made me feel secure in his diagnosis, and the prognosis is going forward. I look forward to completing out my journey with Dr. Whitaker.
October 19, 2025
5
Always extremely attentive both Dr. Whitaker and his nurse Maria! Maria is very good at calling me back and any other information I need for my health! I'm very pleased with their medical care!
October 10, 2025
5
Very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
The doctor was very nice and listened to all my questions The nurses staff was very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Derek Whitaker is an exceptional orthopedic.
September 27, 2025
5
Good. Wort
September 25, 2025
5
I was read impressed with Dr Whitaker.I look forward to continued care with him.
September 25, 2025
5
I think I think WellStar medical group did a good job for me and I will recommend my friends and family
September 19, 2025
5
I have had two knee replacements both are fantastic no more pain
September 20, 2025
5
Very professional treatment and care was provided.
September 18, 2025
5
It was very helpful and felt good to leave feeling better.
September 12, 2025
5
I really appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of Dr. Whitaker
September 11, 2025
5
Not too happy with the service I was left in a room for about 20 minutes with no one coming to check on me. I was not happy at all.
September 11, 2025
5
Very pleased with my physician.
September 11, 2025
5
Dr listen to me and understand my needs
September 11, 2025
5
Everyone was nice and let me know everything about my surgery
September 8, 2025
5
Well I've been hurting with this problem for over a year and it's took them so long to tell me I need a hip replacement a total hip replacement now they're telling me they're going to do it but don't give me no date I got to get my doctor to fill out a piece of paper my dentist to fill out a piece of paper and then he said something about my spine Dr Whitaker and my spine doctor should have got already got together and find out which one's going to come first cuz I'm tired of being in this pain I'm just ready to get it over with but I love Dr Whitaker I think he's amazing he's super and right now he's my hero
September 8, 2025
5
I always receive excellent care from thos facility. Everyone is very professional and helpful.
September 5, 2025
5
My nurse & front office person were very sweet & professional.
September 4, 2025
5
The staff was excellent in my care while visiting top nut. Thank you.
August 25, 2025
5
I was very thankful when the doctor gave me the right knee injection, it really did reduced the pain,and by ready the booklet about the hip, I think I'll postpone the hip surgery for now and try something else in reducing my hip pain. Thanks very much
August 8, 2025
5
And I think y'all did everything just great. It was a quick check-in. They took me back, took me straight to x-rays. It wasn't a long way, just x-rays. And then it was a little bit long between coming back to the room and the doctor, but he's doing a lot of other patients too. So I felt like it was probably, it would have been the same anywhere else, I think. He spent time and he told me what all was going on and what I needed to do. I trust him.
August 8, 2025
2
They were real courteous and they was real nice and they explained everything to me. So they was really, really extreme okay.
November 8, 2025
5
As always, the staff at this clinic is incredibly professional and kind. Dr. Whitaker is always punctual, and I've known him for quite some time now.
November 7, 2025
5
Everything was handled was very professional and answered all my questions
October 31, 2025
5
Dr,Whitaker is fantastic!
October 31, 2025
5
Yes, I would like to say that Dr. Whitaker was very much satisfied with him. He was eager to listen to the questions that I had. He also explained everything that I needed to know. He broke it down into details. He was really a good listener to me and very patient and that means a lot to me. And he reassured me that y'all had good doctors, you know, that works there and all. So I would very much refer him or my family to my family members. So thank y'all for your good service. Everything was great. Excellent.
October 29, 2025
5
It was good to have a conversation with the staff about other things;the weather and lather and school.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker really showed concern and expert knowledge on my situation. He made me feel secure in his diagnosis, and the prognosis is going forward. I look forward to completing out my journey with Dr. Whitaker.
October 19, 2025
4
It was a.great experience.
October 17, 2025
5
Always extremely attentive both Dr. Whitaker and his nurse Maria! Maria is very good at calling me back and any other information I need for my health! I'm very pleased with their medical care!
October 10, 2025
5
Very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
The doctor was very nice and listened to all my questions The nurses staff was very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Derek Whitaker is an exceptional orthopedic.
September 27, 2025
5
Good. Wort
September 25, 2025
5
I was read impressed with Dr Whitaker.I look forward to continued care with him.
September 25, 2025
5
I have had two knee replacements both are fantastic no more pain
September 20, 2025
5
I think I think WellStar medical group did a good job for me and I will recommend my friends and family
September 19, 2025
5
Very professional treatment and care was provided.
September 18, 2025
5
It was very helpful and felt good to leave feeling better.
September 12, 2025
5
I really appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of Dr. Whitaker
September 11, 2025
5
Not too happy with the service I was left in a room for about 20 minutes with no one coming to check on me. I was not happy at all.
September 11, 2025
5
Very pleased with my physician.
September 11, 2025
5
Dr listen to me and understand my needs
September 11, 2025
5
Everyone was nice and let me know everything about my surgery
September 8, 2025
5
Well I've been hurting with this problem for over a year and it's took them so long to tell me I need a hip replacement a total hip replacement now they're telling me they're going to do it but don't give me no date I got to get my doctor to fill out a piece of paper my dentist to fill out a piece of paper and then he said something about my spine Dr Whitaker and my spine doctor should have got already got together and find out which one's going to come first cuz I'm tired of being in this pain I'm just ready to get it over with but I love Dr Whitaker I think he's amazing he's super and right now he's my hero
September 8, 2025
5
I always receive excellent care from thos facility. Everyone is very professional and helpful.
September 5, 2025
5
My nurse & front office person were very sweet & professional.
September 4, 2025
5
The staff was excellent in my care while visiting top nut. Thank you.
August 25, 2025
4
The x-ray was done quickly. Then I was put into a room and left for a very long time, probably 30 to 45 minutes at least.
August 15, 2025
5
And I think y'all did everything just great. It was a quick check-in. They took me back, took me straight to x-rays. It wasn't a long way, just x-rays. And then it was a little bit long between coming back to the room and the doctor, but he's doing a lot of other patients too. So I felt like it was probably, it would have been the same anywhere else, I think. He spent time and he told me what all was going on and what I needed to do. I trust him.
August 8, 2025
5
I was very thankful when the doctor gave me the right knee injection, it really did reduced the pain,and by ready the booklet about the hip, I think I'll postpone the hip surgery for now and try something else in reducing my hip pain. Thanks very much
August 8, 2025
5
I was very thankful when the doctor gave me the right knee injection, it really did reduced the pain,and by ready the booklet about the hip, I think I'll postpone the hip surgery for now and try something else in reducing my hip pain. Thanks very much
August 8, 2025
5
And I think y'all did everything just great. It was a quick check-in. They took me back, took me straight to x-rays. It wasn't a long way, just x-rays. And then it was a little bit long between coming back to the room and the doctor, but he's doing a lot of other patients too. So I felt like it was probably, it would have been the same anywhere else, I think. He spent time and he told me what all was going on and what I needed to do. I trust him.
August 8, 2025
4
The x-ray was done quickly. Then I was put into a room and left for a very long time, probably 30 to 45 minutes at least.
August 15, 2025
5
The staff was excellent in my care while visiting top nut. Thank you.
August 25, 2025
5
My nurse & front office person were very sweet & professional.
September 4, 2025
5
I always receive excellent care from thos facility. Everyone is very professional and helpful.
September 5, 2025
5
Well I've been hurting with this problem for over a year and it's took them so long to tell me I need a hip replacement a total hip replacement now they're telling me they're going to do it but don't give me no date I got to get my doctor to fill out a piece of paper my dentist to fill out a piece of paper and then he said something about my spine Dr Whitaker and my spine doctor should have got already got together and find out which one's going to come first cuz I'm tired of being in this pain I'm just ready to get it over with but I love Dr Whitaker I think he's amazing he's super and right now he's my hero
September 8, 2025
5
Everyone was nice and let me know everything about my surgery
September 8, 2025
5
Very pleased with my physician.
September 11, 2025
5
Dr listen to me and understand my needs
September 11, 2025
5
I really appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of Dr. Whitaker
September 11, 2025
5
Not too happy with the service I was left in a room for about 20 minutes with no one coming to check on me. I was not happy at all.
September 11, 2025
5
It was very helpful and felt good to leave feeling better.
September 12, 2025
5
Very professional treatment and care was provided.
September 18, 2025
5
I think I think WellStar medical group did a good job for me and I will recommend my friends and family
September 19, 2025
5
I have had two knee replacements both are fantastic no more pain
September 20, 2025
5
I was read impressed with Dr Whitaker.I look forward to continued care with him.
September 25, 2025
5
Good. Wort
September 25, 2025
5
Dr. Derek Whitaker is an exceptional orthopedic.
September 27, 2025
5
The doctor was very nice and listened to all my questions The nurses staff was very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
Very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
Always extremely attentive both Dr. Whitaker and his nurse Maria! Maria is very good at calling me back and any other information I need for my health! I'm very pleased with their medical care!
October 10, 2025
4
It was a.great experience.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker really showed concern and expert knowledge on my situation. He made me feel secure in his diagnosis, and the prognosis is going forward. I look forward to completing out my journey with Dr. Whitaker.
October 19, 2025
5
It was good to have a conversation with the staff about other things;the weather and lather and school.
October 24, 2025
5
Yes, I would like to say that Dr. Whitaker was very much satisfied with him. He was eager to listen to the questions that I had. He also explained everything that I needed to know. He broke it down into details. He was really a good listener to me and very patient and that means a lot to me. And he reassured me that y'all had good doctors, you know, that works there and all. So I would very much refer him or my family to my family members. So thank y'all for your good service. Everything was great. Excellent.
October 29, 2025
5
Dr,Whitaker is fantastic!
October 31, 2025
5
Everything was handled was very professional and answered all my questions
October 31, 2025
5
As always, the staff at this clinic is incredibly professional and kind. Dr. Whitaker is always punctual, and I've known him for quite some time now.
November 7, 2025
2
They were real courteous and they was real nice and they explained everything to me. So they was really, really extreme okay.
November 8, 2025
Derek Whitaker, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2020
Rating
4.5
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Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University
Residency
William Beaumont Army Medical/Texas Tech (El Paso)
Fellowship
Virginia Commonwealth University
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/derek-whitaker-md
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