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 257 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
Everyone that I came in contact with was very polite,courteous and professional
January 7, 2026
5
Outstanding service. Comfortable, caring experience.
January 3, 2026
5
Everything went well. My doctor actually answered my questions well, understood my needs and concerns and made me feel at ease having to face a THR in my 40s.
January 4, 2026
5
Great health care I like Wellstar ?
January 1, 2026
5
Yes, I would like to say that my visit with Dr. Whitaker was handled in a most professional manner. All my questions were answered. Any concerns I had, he addressed them in the most professional manner and I had no further questions. Everything was done perfectly. Thank you.
December 21, 2025
5
I've been going to West Wheeler Orthopedics for the past six years. It has always been a pleasant experience. I would give Dr. Whitaker and his team the best rating that I could give to any provider. Another thing that I was so pleased about and have been pleased about just about 100% of the time is that they are always running on time. I don't have to waste an hour or so of my time in the waiting room before I even get called back. This is a well-
December 21, 2025
5
Time management was excellent. No wait time to see the nurse, the x-ray folks and the doctor!!!
December 18, 2025
5
Everything was Great..
December 18, 2025
5
I am trusting Dr. Whitaker to do my surgery in February because I've heard good news about him, that he does fantastic work. And I'm hoping and praying when I do have my surgery, this will be the one and only time I won't have to go back in there and do nothing else. So I do trust him, and I hope and pray that things turn out in my favor. Thank you.
December 19, 2025
5
Everyone was kind they listen and very helpful
December 17, 2025
5
Completely satisfied
December 12, 2025
5
People and the doctors are super nice and friendly.
December 11, 2025
5
I fully trust my orthopedic physician and appreciate his talking over my issues with me.
December 11, 2025
5
Thank you so much for your help and great service from you and your Staff and for my family to your Happy Holiday and Happy New year
December 11, 2025
5
The nurse was very professional and provided a safe and clean environment. Dr.Whitaker handle me with care and explained the healing of my knee
December 11, 2025
5
My appointment was 9:45 and I arrived about 9:15 and within 10min was taken to Xray and was in room waiting for Dr Whitaker by 9:55 and that is pretty fast at a doctor office.
December 5, 2025
5
Very professional and caring. They answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns. I was very pleased with the office visit.
December 4, 2025
5
It went very well
December 4, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and his staff are excellent!
November 28, 2025
5
Your practice of trying to get me to complete your check in forms on line before my visit has no value added to my visit. I have tried completing them and found that it did not speed up my physical check in.
November 21, 2025
4
I wish I could of worked out more of my issues with Dr.Whitaker and got my knee replacement sooner, but due to "my" financial situation and timing it just isn't to be now..
November 20, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and staff at Wheeler Rd. Orthopedics are fantastic, top shelf, the Cats Meow!
November 19, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker was professional and he had done a knee procedure November 20th and I am now walking on the new knee. His staff and himself has been excellent. I am so lucky to have Dr. Whitaker do my procedure because I've had one done before and I wasn't happy. And I'm moving along and hopefully it will even get better and I recommend Dr. Whitaker to anyone that has knee trouble. He's the man.
November 21, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and his staff were great. I really appreciate them and thank you for everything.
November 15, 2025
5
Provider offered options for what I was seeing him for. He was very interested in me and my condition.
November 13, 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
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
Everyone that I came in contact with was very polite,courteous and professional
January 7, 2026
5
Outstanding service. Comfortable, caring experience.
January 3, 2026
5
Everything went well. My doctor actually answered my questions well, understood my needs and concerns and made me feel at ease having to face a THR in my 40s.
January 4, 2026
5
Great health care I like Wellstar ?
January 1, 2026
5
Yes, I would like to say that my visit with Dr. Whitaker was handled in a most professional manner. All my questions were answered. Any concerns I had, he addressed them in the most professional manner and I had no further questions. Everything was done perfectly. Thank you.
December 21, 2025
5
I've been going to West Wheeler Orthopedics for the past six years. It has always been a pleasant experience. I would give Dr. Whitaker and his team the best rating that I could give to any provider. Another thing that I was so pleased about and have been pleased about just about 100% of the time is that they are always running on time. I don't have to waste an hour or so of my time in the waiting room before I even get called back. This is a well-
December 21, 2025
5
Time management was excellent. No wait time to see the nurse, the x-ray folks and the doctor!!!
December 18, 2025
5
Everything was Great..
December 18, 2025
5
I am trusting Dr. Whitaker to do my surgery in February because I've heard good news about him, that he does fantastic work. And I'm hoping and praying when I do have my surgery, this will be the one and only time I won't have to go back in there and do nothing else. So I do trust him, and I hope and pray that things turn out in my favor. Thank you.
December 19, 2025
5
Everyone was kind they listen and very helpful
December 17, 2025
5
Completely satisfied
December 12, 2025
5
People and the doctors are super nice and friendly.
December 11, 2025
5
I fully trust my orthopedic physician and appreciate his talking over my issues with me.
December 11, 2025
5
Thank you so much for your help and great service from you and your Staff and for my family to your Happy Holiday and Happy New year
December 11, 2025
5
The nurse was very professional and provided a safe and clean environment. Dr.Whitaker handle me with care and explained the healing of my knee
December 11, 2025
5
My appointment was 9:45 and I arrived about 9:15 and within 10min was taken to Xray and was in room waiting for Dr Whitaker by 9:55 and that is pretty fast at a doctor office.
December 5, 2025
5
Very professional and caring. They answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns. I was very pleased with the office visit.
December 4, 2025
5
It went very well
December 4, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and his staff are excellent!
November 28, 2025
5
Your practice of trying to get me to complete your check in forms on line before my visit has no value added to my visit. I have tried completing them and found that it did not speed up my physical check in.
November 21, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and staff at Wheeler Rd. Orthopedics are fantastic, top shelf, the Cats Meow!
November 19, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker was professional and he had done a knee procedure November 20th and I am now walking on the new knee. His staff and himself has been excellent. I am so lucky to have Dr. Whitaker do my procedure because I've had one done before and I wasn't happy. And I'm moving along and hopefully it will even get better and I recommend Dr. Whitaker to anyone that has knee trouble. He's the man.
November 21, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and his staff were great. I really appreciate them and thank you for everything.
November 15, 2025
5
Provider offered options for what I was seeing him for. He was very interested in me and my condition.
November 13, 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
4
I wish I could of worked out more of my issues with Dr.Whitaker and got my knee replacement sooner, but due to "my" financial situation and timing it just isn't to be now..
November 20, 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
I wish I could of worked out more of my issues with Dr.Whitaker and got my knee replacement sooner, but due to "my" financial situation and timing it just isn't to be now..
November 20, 2025
5
Everyone that I came in contact with was very polite,courteous and professional
January 7, 2026
5
Outstanding service. Comfortable, caring experience.
January 3, 2026
5
Everything went well. My doctor actually answered my questions well, understood my needs and concerns and made me feel at ease having to face a THR in my 40s.
January 4, 2026
5
Great health care I like Wellstar ?
January 1, 2026
5
Yes, I would like to say that my visit with Dr. Whitaker was handled in a most professional manner. All my questions were answered. Any concerns I had, he addressed them in the most professional manner and I had no further questions. Everything was done perfectly. Thank you.
December 21, 2025
5
I've been going to West Wheeler Orthopedics for the past six years. It has always been a pleasant experience. I would give Dr. Whitaker and his team the best rating that I could give to any provider. Another thing that I was so pleased about and have been pleased about just about 100% of the time is that they are always running on time. I don't have to waste an hour or so of my time in the waiting room before I even get called back. This is a well-
December 21, 2025
5
Time management was excellent. No wait time to see the nurse, the x-ray folks and the doctor!!!
December 18, 2025
5
Everything was Great..
December 18, 2025
5
I am trusting Dr. Whitaker to do my surgery in February because I've heard good news about him, that he does fantastic work. And I'm hoping and praying when I do have my surgery, this will be the one and only time I won't have to go back in there and do nothing else. So I do trust him, and I hope and pray that things turn out in my favor. Thank you.
December 19, 2025
5
Everyone was kind they listen and very helpful
December 17, 2025
5
Completely satisfied
December 12, 2025
5
People and the doctors are super nice and friendly.
December 11, 2025
5
I fully trust my orthopedic physician and appreciate his talking over my issues with me.
December 11, 2025
5
Thank you so much for your help and great service from you and your Staff and for my family to your Happy Holiday and Happy New year
December 11, 2025
5
The nurse was very professional and provided a safe and clean environment. Dr.Whitaker handle me with care and explained the healing of my knee
December 11, 2025
5
My appointment was 9:45 and I arrived about 9:15 and within 10min was taken to Xray and was in room waiting for Dr Whitaker by 9:55 and that is pretty fast at a doctor office.
December 5, 2025
5
Very professional and caring. They answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns. I was very pleased with the office visit.
December 4, 2025
5
It went very well
December 4, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and his staff are excellent!
November 28, 2025
5
Your practice of trying to get me to complete your check in forms on line before my visit has no value added to my visit. I have tried completing them and found that it did not speed up my physical check in.
November 21, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and staff at Wheeler Rd. Orthopedics are fantastic, top shelf, the Cats Meow!
November 19, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker was professional and he had done a knee procedure November 20th and I am now walking on the new knee. His staff and himself has been excellent. I am so lucky to have Dr. Whitaker do my procedure because I've had one done before and I wasn't happy. And I'm moving along and hopefully it will even get better and I recommend Dr. Whitaker to anyone that has knee trouble. He's the man.
November 21, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and his staff were great. I really appreciate them and thank you for everything.
November 15, 2025
5
Provider offered options for what I was seeing him for. He was very interested in me and my condition.
November 13, 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
Everyone that I came in contact with was very polite,courteous and professional
January 7, 2026
5
Everything went well. My doctor actually answered my questions well, understood my needs and concerns and made me feel at ease having to face a THR in my 40s.
January 4, 2026
5
Outstanding service. Comfortable, caring experience.
January 3, 2026
5
Great health care I like Wellstar ?
January 1, 2026
5
Yes, I would like to say that my visit with Dr. Whitaker was handled in a most professional manner. All my questions were answered. Any concerns I had, he addressed them in the most professional manner and I had no further questions. Everything was done perfectly. Thank you.
December 21, 2025
5
I've been going to West Wheeler Orthopedics for the past six years. It has always been a pleasant experience. I would give Dr. Whitaker and his team the best rating that I could give to any provider. Another thing that I was so pleased about and have been pleased about just about 100% of the time is that they are always running on time. I don't have to waste an hour or so of my time in the waiting room before I even get called back. This is a well-
December 21, 2025
5
I am trusting Dr. Whitaker to do my surgery in February because I've heard good news about him, that he does fantastic work. And I'm hoping and praying when I do have my surgery, this will be the one and only time I won't have to go back in there and do nothing else. So I do trust him, and I hope and pray that things turn out in my favor. Thank you.
December 19, 2025
5
Time management was excellent. No wait time to see the nurse, the x-ray folks and the doctor!!!
December 18, 2025
5
Everything was Great..
December 18, 2025
5
Everyone was kind they listen and very helpful
December 17, 2025
5
Completely satisfied
December 12, 2025
5
People and the doctors are super nice and friendly.
December 11, 2025
5
I fully trust my orthopedic physician and appreciate his talking over my issues with me.
December 11, 2025
5
Thank you so much for your help and great service from you and your Staff and for my family to your Happy Holiday and Happy New year
December 11, 2025
5
The nurse was very professional and provided a safe and clean environment. Dr.Whitaker handle me with care and explained the healing of my knee
December 11, 2025
5
My appointment was 9:45 and I arrived about 9:15 and within 10min was taken to Xray and was in room waiting for Dr Whitaker by 9:55 and that is pretty fast at a doctor office.
December 5, 2025
5
Very professional and caring. They answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns. I was very pleased with the office visit.
December 4, 2025
5
It went very well
December 4, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and his staff are excellent!
November 28, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker was professional and he had done a knee procedure November 20th and I am now walking on the new knee. His staff and himself has been excellent. I am so lucky to have Dr. Whitaker do my procedure because I've had one done before and I wasn't happy. And I'm moving along and hopefully it will even get better and I recommend Dr. Whitaker to anyone that has knee trouble. He's the man.
November 21, 2025
5
Your practice of trying to get me to complete your check in forms on line before my visit has no value added to my visit. I have tried completing them and found that it did not speed up my physical check in.
November 21, 2025
4
I wish I could of worked out more of my issues with Dr.Whitaker and got my knee replacement sooner, but due to "my" financial situation and timing it just isn't to be now..
November 20, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and staff at Wheeler Rd. Orthopedics are fantastic, top shelf, the Cats Meow!
November 19, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and his staff were great. I really appreciate them and thank you for everything.
November 15, 2025
5
Provider offered options for what I was seeing him for. He was very interested in me and my condition.
November 13, 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
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
5
Provider offered options for what I was seeing him for. He was very interested in me and my condition.
November 13, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and his staff were great. I really appreciate them and thank you for everything.
November 15, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and staff at Wheeler Rd. Orthopedics are fantastic, top shelf, the Cats Meow!
November 19, 2025
4
I wish I could of worked out more of my issues with Dr.Whitaker and got my knee replacement sooner, but due to "my" financial situation and timing it just isn't to be now..
November 20, 2025
5
Your practice of trying to get me to complete your check in forms on line before my visit has no value added to my visit. I have tried completing them and found that it did not speed up my physical check in.
November 21, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker was professional and he had done a knee procedure November 20th and I am now walking on the new knee. His staff and himself has been excellent. I am so lucky to have Dr. Whitaker do my procedure because I've had one done before and I wasn't happy. And I'm moving along and hopefully it will even get better and I recommend Dr. Whitaker to anyone that has knee trouble. He's the man.
November 21, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker and his staff are excellent!
November 28, 2025
5
It went very well
December 4, 2025
5
Very professional and caring. They answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns. I was very pleased with the office visit.
December 4, 2025
5
My appointment was 9:45 and I arrived about 9:15 and within 10min was taken to Xray and was in room waiting for Dr Whitaker by 9:55 and that is pretty fast at a doctor office.
December 5, 2025
5
The nurse was very professional and provided a safe and clean environment. Dr.Whitaker handle me with care and explained the healing of my knee
December 11, 2025
5
Thank you so much for your help and great service from you and your Staff and for my family to your Happy Holiday and Happy New year
December 11, 2025
5
I fully trust my orthopedic physician and appreciate his talking over my issues with me.
December 11, 2025
5
People and the doctors are super nice and friendly.
December 11, 2025
5
Completely satisfied
December 12, 2025
5
Everyone was kind they listen and very helpful
December 17, 2025
5
Everything was Great..
December 18, 2025
5
Time management was excellent. No wait time to see the nurse, the x-ray folks and the doctor!!!
December 18, 2025
5
I am trusting Dr. Whitaker to do my surgery in February because I've heard good news about him, that he does fantastic work. And I'm hoping and praying when I do have my surgery, this will be the one and only time I won't have to go back in there and do nothing else. So I do trust him, and I hope and pray that things turn out in my favor. Thank you.
December 19, 2025
5
I've been going to West Wheeler Orthopedics for the past six years. It has always been a pleasant experience. I would give Dr. Whitaker and his team the best rating that I could give to any provider. Another thing that I was so pleased about and have been pleased about just about 100% of the time is that they are always running on time. I don't have to waste an hour or so of my time in the waiting room before I even get called back. This is a well-
December 21, 2025
5
Yes, I would like to say that my visit with Dr. Whitaker was handled in a most professional manner. All my questions were answered. Any concerns I had, he addressed them in the most professional manner and I had no further questions. Everything was done perfectly. Thank you.
December 21, 2025
5
Great health care I like Wellstar ?
January 1, 2026
5
Outstanding service. Comfortable, caring experience.
January 3, 2026
5
Everything went well. My doctor actually answered my questions well, understood my needs and concerns and made me feel at ease having to face a THR in my 40s.
January 4, 2026
5
Everyone that I came in contact with was very polite,courteous and professional
January 7, 2026
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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