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 441 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
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
Extremely nice and helpful staff.
July 18, 2026
5
It went well
July 17, 2026
5
Excellent treatment! Very satisfied with the service provided.
July 18, 2026
1
I will never be back at this office again.They don't care how much pain you are in.What you are going through , they care about themselves and there self only i have been hurting for over 2 years and nothing as been done .
July 17, 2026
5
Everyone involved in this healthcare was extremely supportive and helpful either all my questions and concerns. Thank you guys!
July 10, 2026
5
Ok. ? happy
July 10, 2026
5
All was good
July 3, 2026
5
I was very pleased with my experience and the treatment that was provided.
July 3, 2026
3
Communicate before hanging with the patient, what to expect day of visit so that the patient can be prepare. I wasn't aware that I would be receiving x-rays.
July 2, 2026
5
Thankful
July 2, 2026
3
Yes, first of all, I didn't see Dr. Whitaker. I saw his assistant and that's not who I had supposed to see. I was supposed to see Dr. Whitaker. So his assistant, they were very knowledgeable, but that's not who I had signed up to see.
June 28, 2026
5
They take the time to listen to me and give me the accurate information that I needed for my procedure.
June 27, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker has always professional provider.
June 26, 2026
4
It would have been nice if my doctor would have stepped in and said what his assistant told me.
June 25, 2026
5
I had an awesome visit with Dr. Derek Whitaker. Someone that I trust is his comments, his input, and also he listened to what my concerns were.
June 14, 2026
5
10 out of 10. I recommend
June 14, 2026
5
Have total faith and confidence in this provider. Have recommended this practice to others Find the clinic overall to be well managed and one that works on time a big plus.
June 14, 2026
5
He was very upfront about what needed to be done with my treatment and how I needed to proceed to get the work done.
June 13, 2026
5
He did both of my knees and I walk and feel much better thank you Dr.Whitaker
June 12, 2026
5
Great customer care
June 3, 2026
5
Friendly, courtesy and helpful
June 3, 2026
5
Well, I enjoy my visit. They answer all of my questions. They tell me what I need to do to get better. They sit down, they talk to you, you ask questions, and they explain things to you. They don't rush you out the room. They take their time with you. And I like that. And yes, I would recommend them to my family and friends.
May 31, 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
Extremely nice and helpful staff.
July 18, 2026
5
It went well
July 17, 2026
5
Excellent treatment! Very satisfied with the service provided.
July 18, 2026
5
Everyone involved in this healthcare was extremely supportive and helpful either all my questions and concerns. Thank you guys!
July 10, 2026
5
Ok. ? happy
July 10, 2026
5
All was good
July 3, 2026
5
I was very pleased with my experience and the treatment that was provided.
July 3, 2026
5
Thankful
July 2, 2026
5
They take the time to listen to me and give me the accurate information that I needed for my procedure.
June 27, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker has always professional provider.
June 26, 2026
5
I had an awesome visit with Dr. Derek Whitaker. Someone that I trust is his comments, his input, and also he listened to what my concerns were.
June 14, 2026
5
10 out of 10. I recommend
June 14, 2026
5
Have total faith and confidence in this provider. Have recommended this practice to others Find the clinic overall to be well managed and one that works on time a big plus.
June 14, 2026
5
He was very upfront about what needed to be done with my treatment and how I needed to proceed to get the work done.
June 13, 2026
5
He did both of my knees and I walk and feel much better thank you Dr.Whitaker
June 12, 2026
5
Great customer care
June 3, 2026
5
Friendly, courtesy and helpful
June 3, 2026
5
Well, I enjoy my visit. They answer all of my questions. They tell me what I need to do to get better. They sit down, they talk to you, you ask questions, and they explain things to you. They don't rush you out the room. They take their time with you. And I like that. And yes, I would recommend them to my family and friends.
May 31, 2026
4
Dr. Whitaker was patient and to the point. I really like that.
July 23, 2026
4
It would have been nice if my doctor would have stepped in and said what his assistant told me.
June 25, 2026
3
Communicate before hanging with the patient, what to expect day of visit so that the patient can be prepare. I wasn't aware that I would be receiving x-rays.
July 2, 2026
3
Yes, first of all, I didn't see Dr. Whitaker. I saw his assistant and that's not who I had supposed to see. I was supposed to see Dr. Whitaker. So his assistant, they were very knowledgeable, but that's not who I had signed up to see.
June 28, 2026
1
I will never be back at this office again.They don't care how much pain you are in.What you are going through , they care about themselves and there self only i have been hurting for over 2 years and nothing as been done .
July 17, 2026
1
I will never be back at this office again.They don't care how much pain you are in.What you are going through , they care about themselves and there self only i have been hurting for over 2 years and nothing as been done .
July 17, 2026
3
Communicate before hanging with the patient, what to expect day of visit so that the patient can be prepare. I wasn't aware that I would be receiving x-rays.
July 2, 2026
3
Yes, first of all, I didn't see Dr. Whitaker. I saw his assistant and that's not who I had supposed to see. I was supposed to see Dr. Whitaker. So his assistant, they were very knowledgeable, but that's not who I had signed up to see.
June 28, 2026
4
Dr. Whitaker was patient and to the point. I really like that.
July 23, 2026
4
It would have been nice if my doctor would have stepped in and said what his assistant told me.
June 25, 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
Extremely nice and helpful staff.
July 18, 2026
5
It went well
July 17, 2026
5
Excellent treatment! Very satisfied with the service provided.
July 18, 2026
5
Everyone involved in this healthcare was extremely supportive and helpful either all my questions and concerns. Thank you guys!
July 10, 2026
5
Ok. ? happy
July 10, 2026
5
All was good
July 3, 2026
5
I was very pleased with my experience and the treatment that was provided.
July 3, 2026
5
Thankful
July 2, 2026
5
They take the time to listen to me and give me the accurate information that I needed for my procedure.
June 27, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker has always professional provider.
June 26, 2026
5
I had an awesome visit with Dr. Derek Whitaker. Someone that I trust is his comments, his input, and also he listened to what my concerns were.
June 14, 2026
5
10 out of 10. I recommend
June 14, 2026
5
Have total faith and confidence in this provider. Have recommended this practice to others Find the clinic overall to be well managed and one that works on time a big plus.
June 14, 2026
5
He was very upfront about what needed to be done with my treatment and how I needed to proceed to get the work done.
June 13, 2026
5
He did both of my knees and I walk and feel much better thank you Dr.Whitaker
June 12, 2026
5
Great customer care
June 3, 2026
5
Friendly, courtesy and helpful
June 3, 2026
5
Well, I enjoy my visit. They answer all of my questions. They tell me what I need to do to get better. They sit down, they talk to you, you ask questions, and they explain things to you. They don't rush you out the room. They take their time with you. And I like that. And yes, I would recommend them to my family and friends.
May 31, 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
5
Excellent treatment! Very satisfied with the service provided.
July 18, 2026
5
Extremely nice and helpful staff.
July 18, 2026
5
It went well
July 17, 2026
1
I will never be back at this office again.They don't care how much pain you are in.What you are going through , they care about themselves and there self only i have been hurting for over 2 years and nothing as been done .
July 17, 2026
5
Ok. ? happy
July 10, 2026
5
Everyone involved in this healthcare was extremely supportive and helpful either all my questions and concerns. Thank you guys!
July 10, 2026
5
All was good
July 3, 2026
5
I was very pleased with my experience and the treatment that was provided.
July 3, 2026
3
Communicate before hanging with the patient, what to expect day of visit so that the patient can be prepare. I wasn't aware that I would be receiving x-rays.
July 2, 2026
5
Thankful
July 2, 2026
3
Yes, first of all, I didn't see Dr. Whitaker. I saw his assistant and that's not who I had supposed to see. I was supposed to see Dr. Whitaker. So his assistant, they were very knowledgeable, but that's not who I had signed up to see.
June 28, 2026
5
They take the time to listen to me and give me the accurate information that I needed for my procedure.
June 27, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker has always professional provider.
June 26, 2026
4
It would have been nice if my doctor would have stepped in and said what his assistant told me.
June 25, 2026
5
I had an awesome visit with Dr. Derek Whitaker. Someone that I trust is his comments, his input, and also he listened to what my concerns were.
June 14, 2026
5
10 out of 10. I recommend
June 14, 2026
5
Have total faith and confidence in this provider. Have recommended this practice to others Find the clinic overall to be well managed and one that works on time a big plus.
June 14, 2026
5
He was very upfront about what needed to be done with my treatment and how I needed to proceed to get the work done.
June 13, 2026
5
He did both of my knees and I walk and feel much better thank you Dr.Whitaker
June 12, 2026
5
Great customer care
June 3, 2026
5
Friendly, courtesy and helpful
June 3, 2026
5
Well, I enjoy my visit. They answer all of my questions. They tell me what I need to do to get better. They sit down, they talk to you, you ask questions, and they explain things to you. They don't rush you out the room. They take their time with you. And I like that. And yes, I would recommend them to my family and friends.
May 31, 2026
5
Well, I enjoy my visit. They answer all of my questions. They tell me what I need to do to get better. They sit down, they talk to you, you ask questions, and they explain things to you. They don't rush you out the room. They take their time with you. And I like that. And yes, I would recommend them to my family and friends.
May 31, 2026
5
Friendly, courtesy and helpful
June 3, 2026
5
Great customer care
June 3, 2026
5
He did both of my knees and I walk and feel much better thank you Dr.Whitaker
June 12, 2026
5
He was very upfront about what needed to be done with my treatment and how I needed to proceed to get the work done.
June 13, 2026
5
Have total faith and confidence in this provider. Have recommended this practice to others Find the clinic overall to be well managed and one that works on time a big plus.
June 14, 2026
5
10 out of 10. I recommend
June 14, 2026
5
I had an awesome visit with Dr. Derek Whitaker. Someone that I trust is his comments, his input, and also he listened to what my concerns were.
June 14, 2026
4
It would have been nice if my doctor would have stepped in and said what his assistant told me.
June 25, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker has always professional provider.
June 26, 2026
5
They take the time to listen to me and give me the accurate information that I needed for my procedure.
June 27, 2026
3
Yes, first of all, I didn't see Dr. Whitaker. I saw his assistant and that's not who I had supposed to see. I was supposed to see Dr. Whitaker. So his assistant, they were very knowledgeable, but that's not who I had signed up to see.
June 28, 2026
5
Thankful
July 2, 2026
3
Communicate before hanging with the patient, what to expect day of visit so that the patient can be prepare. I wasn't aware that I would be receiving x-rays.
July 2, 2026
5
I was very pleased with my experience and the treatment that was provided.
July 3, 2026
5
All was good
July 3, 2026
5
Everyone involved in this healthcare was extremely supportive and helpful either all my questions and concerns. Thank you guys!
July 10, 2026
5
Ok. ? happy
July 10, 2026
1
I will never be back at this office again.They don't care how much pain you are in.What you are going through , they care about themselves and there self only i have been hurting for over 2 years and nothing as been done .
July 17, 2026
5
It went well
July 17, 2026
5
Extremely nice and helpful staff.
July 18, 2026
5
Excellent treatment! Very satisfied with the service provided.
July 18, 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
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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