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
4.6Based on 423 patient ratings
- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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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
The staff was very professional and they knew their jobs.
October 9, 2026
5
Everyone was very nice and helpful. The check in was quick and easy, and my wait time was about a minute. My appointment was at 9:15 am. I was early for the appointment, and I was finished with the appointment, which involved X-rays, at 9:15 am. I don't know how it could be better than that.
October 9, 2026
5
That was the best
October 8, 2026
5
Extremely professional and friendly staff.
September 25, 2026
5
The Dr and staff was great and very nice.
September 24, 2026
5
This is my first time using this Doctor.
September 24, 2026
5
Everyone on the staff is very pleasant and professional. I always enjoy being seen in your office!
September 24, 2026
3
I can tell by the doctors by the language that he was in a rush to go I wasn't completely done with explaining what was going on but he was resourceful on some things as far as the nurses concerned they wasn't resourceful and giving me information where to go as far as my health care still played around with and rushed
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was extremely professional and seemed to care about my wellness and be assured that my surgery will go well.
September 19, 2026
3
I was referred by the VA not sure why I had a 10.00 copay
September 10, 2026
5
Thank you for your service.
September 4, 2026
5
Everything went just great ?
September 4, 2026
5
Outstanding, professional service from beginning and year later
September 3, 2026
5
As always the doctor and staff very professional, and took the time to take care of me
August 28, 2026
5
Dr.Whitaker is the best. He explains problems and cures in laymen's terms that you can understand.
August 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and team are great.
August 28, 2026
4
Mr. Derek Wheeler did an outstanding job with my surgery and he did great follow-ups throughout. His staff was extremely knowledgeable and has helped me along the way as I prepared for my next hip surgery. I highly recommend him to anyone to include him.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a very knowledgeable and courteous provider. He answers all of my questions and deliver excellent customer service, as always. He's an asset to WellStar.
August 14, 2026
5
Understanding and concerned About my situation.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and the entire ortho team have been excellent!
August 14, 2026
5
Very professional doctor! I recommend Dr. Whitaker to All who has hip issues.
August 13, 2026
5
Everything went great. I really appreciate everything. Thank you very much.
August 13, 2026
5
I have been coming to this practice for years and I'm always impressed by how well the staff get things done and with a wonderful attitude!!
August 6, 2026
5
Excellent communication skills and obvious deep knowledge regarding hip prosthetic surgery
August 6, 2026
5
Great nursing staff, they attended to my needs. They were able to help my even after I left the office.
July 31, 2026
5
Very good and I have gotten my results Thank you for piece of mind
August 4, 2026
5
Surgery went very well. I'm very proud of Dr. Whitaker and I'm very satisfied with my surgery.
August 1, 2026
5
Impressed
July 30, 2026
5
Never have ever had a bad experience with anyone all the years I have been going everyone have been nice to me at this point and time. Thank you for your excellent work.
July 26, 2026
4
Dr. Whitaker was patient and to the point. I really like that.
July 23, 2026
5
The staff was very professional and they knew their jobs.
October 9, 2026
5
Everyone was very nice and helpful. The check in was quick and easy, and my wait time was about a minute. My appointment was at 9:15 am. I was early for the appointment, and I was finished with the appointment, which involved X-rays, at 9:15 am. I don't know how it could be better than that.
October 9, 2026
5
That was the best
October 8, 2026
5
Extremely professional and friendly staff.
September 25, 2026
5
The Dr and staff was great and very nice.
September 24, 2026
5
This is my first time using this Doctor.
September 24, 2026
5
Everyone on the staff is very pleasant and professional. I always enjoy being seen in your office!
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was extremely professional and seemed to care about my wellness and be assured that my surgery will go well.
September 19, 2026
5
Thank you for your service.
September 4, 2026
5
Everything went just great ?
September 4, 2026
5
Outstanding, professional service from beginning and year later
September 3, 2026
5
As always the doctor and staff very professional, and took the time to take care of me
August 28, 2026
5
Dr.Whitaker is the best. He explains problems and cures in laymen's terms that you can understand.
August 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and team are great.
August 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a very knowledgeable and courteous provider. He answers all of my questions and deliver excellent customer service, as always. He's an asset to WellStar.
August 14, 2026
5
Understanding and concerned About my situation.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and the entire ortho team have been excellent!
August 14, 2026
5
Very professional doctor! I recommend Dr. Whitaker to All who has hip issues.
August 13, 2026
5
Everything went great. I really appreciate everything. Thank you very much.
August 13, 2026
5
I have been coming to this practice for years and I'm always impressed by how well the staff get things done and with a wonderful attitude!!
August 6, 2026
5
Excellent communication skills and obvious deep knowledge regarding hip prosthetic surgery
August 6, 2026
5
Great nursing staff, they attended to my needs. They were able to help my even after I left the office.
July 31, 2026
5
Very good and I have gotten my results Thank you for piece of mind
August 4, 2026
5
Surgery went very well. I'm very proud of Dr. Whitaker and I'm very satisfied with my surgery.
August 1, 2026
5
Impressed
July 30, 2026
5
Never have ever had a bad experience with anyone all the years I have been going everyone have been nice to me at this point and time. Thank you for your excellent work.
July 26, 2026
4
Mr. Derek Wheeler did an outstanding job with my surgery and he did great follow-ups throughout. His staff was extremely knowledgeable and has helped me along the way as I prepared for my next hip surgery. I highly recommend him to anyone to include him.
August 14, 2026
4
Dr. Whitaker was patient and to the point. I really like that.
July 23, 2026
3
I can tell by the doctors by the language that he was in a rush to go I wasn't completely done with explaining what was going on but he was resourceful on some things as far as the nurses concerned they wasn't resourceful and giving me information where to go as far as my health care still played around with and rushed
September 24, 2026
3
I was referred by the VA not sure why I had a 10.00 copay
September 10, 2026
3
I can tell by the doctors by the language that he was in a rush to go I wasn't completely done with explaining what was going on but he was resourceful on some things as far as the nurses concerned they wasn't resourceful and giving me information where to go as far as my health care still played around with and rushed
September 24, 2026
3
I was referred by the VA not sure why I had a 10.00 copay
September 10, 2026
4
Mr. Derek Wheeler did an outstanding job with my surgery and he did great follow-ups throughout. His staff was extremely knowledgeable and has helped me along the way as I prepared for my next hip surgery. I highly recommend him to anyone to include him.
August 14, 2026
4
Dr. Whitaker was patient and to the point. I really like that.
July 23, 2026
5
The staff was very professional and they knew their jobs.
October 9, 2026
5
Everyone was very nice and helpful. The check in was quick and easy, and my wait time was about a minute. My appointment was at 9:15 am. I was early for the appointment, and I was finished with the appointment, which involved X-rays, at 9:15 am. I don't know how it could be better than that.
October 9, 2026
5
That was the best
October 8, 2026
5
Extremely professional and friendly staff.
September 25, 2026
5
The Dr and staff was great and very nice.
September 24, 2026
5
This is my first time using this Doctor.
September 24, 2026
5
Everyone on the staff is very pleasant and professional. I always enjoy being seen in your office!
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was extremely professional and seemed to care about my wellness and be assured that my surgery will go well.
September 19, 2026
5
Thank you for your service.
September 4, 2026
5
Everything went just great ?
September 4, 2026
5
Outstanding, professional service from beginning and year later
September 3, 2026
5
As always the doctor and staff very professional, and took the time to take care of me
August 28, 2026
5
Dr.Whitaker is the best. He explains problems and cures in laymen's terms that you can understand.
August 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and team are great.
August 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a very knowledgeable and courteous provider. He answers all of my questions and deliver excellent customer service, as always. He's an asset to WellStar.
August 14, 2026
5
Understanding and concerned About my situation.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and the entire ortho team have been excellent!
August 14, 2026
5
Very professional doctor! I recommend Dr. Whitaker to All who has hip issues.
August 13, 2026
5
Everything went great. I really appreciate everything. Thank you very much.
August 13, 2026
5
I have been coming to this practice for years and I'm always impressed by how well the staff get things done and with a wonderful attitude!!
August 6, 2026
5
Excellent communication skills and obvious deep knowledge regarding hip prosthetic surgery
August 6, 2026
5
Great nursing staff, they attended to my needs. They were able to help my even after I left the office.
July 31, 2026
5
Very good and I have gotten my results Thank you for piece of mind
August 4, 2026
5
Surgery went very well. I'm very proud of Dr. Whitaker and I'm very satisfied with my surgery.
August 1, 2026
5
Impressed
July 30, 2026
5
Never have ever had a bad experience with anyone all the years I have been going everyone have been nice to me at this point and time. Thank you for your excellent work.
July 26, 2026
5
The staff was very professional and they knew their jobs.
October 9, 2026
5
Everyone was very nice and helpful. The check in was quick and easy, and my wait time was about a minute. My appointment was at 9:15 am. I was early for the appointment, and I was finished with the appointment, which involved X-rays, at 9:15 am. I don't know how it could be better than that.
October 9, 2026
5
That was the best
October 8, 2026
5
Extremely professional and friendly staff.
September 25, 2026
5
The Dr and staff was great and very nice.
September 24, 2026
5
This is my first time using this Doctor.
September 24, 2026
5
Everyone on the staff is very pleasant and professional. I always enjoy being seen in your office!
September 24, 2026
3
I can tell by the doctors by the language that he was in a rush to go I wasn't completely done with explaining what was going on but he was resourceful on some things as far as the nurses concerned they wasn't resourceful and giving me information where to go as far as my health care still played around with and rushed
September 24, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was extremely professional and seemed to care about my wellness and be assured that my surgery will go well.
September 19, 2026
3
I was referred by the VA not sure why I had a 10.00 copay
September 10, 2026
5
Thank you for your service.
September 4, 2026
5
Everything went just great ?
September 4, 2026
5
Outstanding, professional service from beginning and year later
September 3, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and team are great.
August 28, 2026
5
As always the doctor and staff very professional, and took the time to take care of me
August 28, 2026
5
Dr.Whitaker is the best. He explains problems and cures in laymen's terms that you can understand.
August 28, 2026
4
Mr. Derek Wheeler did an outstanding job with my surgery and he did great follow-ups throughout. His staff was extremely knowledgeable and has helped me along the way as I prepared for my next hip surgery. I highly recommend him to anyone to include him.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a very knowledgeable and courteous provider. He answers all of my questions and deliver excellent customer service, as always. He's an asset to WellStar.
August 14, 2026
5
Understanding and concerned About my situation.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and the entire ortho team have been excellent!
August 14, 2026
5
Very professional doctor! I recommend Dr. Whitaker to All who has hip issues.
August 13, 2026
5
Everything went great. I really appreciate everything. Thank you very much.
August 13, 2026
5
I have been coming to this practice for years and I'm always impressed by how well the staff get things done and with a wonderful attitude!!
August 6, 2026
5
Excellent communication skills and obvious deep knowledge regarding hip prosthetic surgery
August 6, 2026
5
Very good and I have gotten my results Thank you for piece of mind
August 4, 2026
5
Surgery went very well. I'm very proud of Dr. Whitaker and I'm very satisfied with my surgery.
August 1, 2026
5
Great nursing staff, they attended to my needs. They were able to help my even after I left the office.
July 31, 2026
5
Impressed
July 30, 2026
5
Never have ever had a bad experience with anyone all the years I have been going everyone have been nice to me at this point and time. Thank you for your excellent work.
July 26, 2026
4
Dr. Whitaker was patient and to the point. I really like that.
July 23, 2026
4
Dr. Whitaker was patient and to the point. I really like that.
July 23, 2026
5
Never have ever had a bad experience with anyone all the years I have been going everyone have been nice to me at this point and time. Thank you for your excellent work.
July 26, 2026
5
Impressed
July 30, 2026
5
Great nursing staff, they attended to my needs. They were able to help my even after I left the office.
July 31, 2026
5
Surgery went very well. I'm very proud of Dr. Whitaker and I'm very satisfied with my surgery.
August 1, 2026
5
Very good and I have gotten my results Thank you for piece of mind
August 4, 2026
5
Excellent communication skills and obvious deep knowledge regarding hip prosthetic surgery
August 6, 2026
5
I have been coming to this practice for years and I'm always impressed by how well the staff get things done and with a wonderful attitude!!
August 6, 2026
5
Everything went great. I really appreciate everything. Thank you very much.
August 13, 2026
5
Very professional doctor! I recommend Dr. Whitaker to All who has hip issues.
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and the entire ortho team have been excellent!
August 14, 2026
5
Understanding and concerned About my situation.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a very knowledgeable and courteous provider. He answers all of my questions and deliver excellent customer service, as always. He's an asset to WellStar.
August 14, 2026
4
Mr. Derek Wheeler did an outstanding job with my surgery and he did great follow-ups throughout. His staff was extremely knowledgeable and has helped me along the way as I prepared for my next hip surgery. I highly recommend him to anyone to include him.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr.Whitaker is the best. He explains problems and cures in laymen's terms that you can understand.
August 28, 2026
5
As always the doctor and staff very professional, and took the time to take care of me
August 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and team are great.
August 28, 2026
5
Outstanding, professional service from beginning and year later
September 3, 2026
5
Everything went just great ?
September 4, 2026
5
Thank you for your service.
September 4, 2026
3
I was referred by the VA not sure why I had a 10.00 copay
September 10, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was extremely professional and seemed to care about my wellness and be assured that my surgery will go well.
September 19, 2026
3
I can tell by the doctors by the language that he was in a rush to go I wasn't completely done with explaining what was going on but he was resourceful on some things as far as the nurses concerned they wasn't resourceful and giving me information where to go as far as my health care still played around with and rushed
September 24, 2026
5
Everyone on the staff is very pleasant and professional. I always enjoy being seen in your office!
September 24, 2026
5
This is my first time using this Doctor.
September 24, 2026
5
The Dr and staff was great and very nice.
September 24, 2026
5
Extremely professional and friendly staff.
September 25, 2026
5
That was the best
October 8, 2026
5
Everyone was very nice and helpful. The check in was quick and easy, and my wait time was about a minute. My appointment was at 9:15 am. I was early for the appointment, and I was finished with the appointment, which involved X-rays, at 9:15 am. I don't know how it could be better than that.
October 9, 2026
5
The staff was very professional and they knew their jobs.
October 9, 2026
Derek Whitaker, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2020
Rating
4.6
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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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