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Derek Whitaker, MD

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Orthopedic Surgery

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Derek Whitaker, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2020.

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About Derek Whitaker, MD

Dr. Whitaker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a fellowship in adult reconstruction. After graduating from the University of Richmond, he earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and completed an orthopedic residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. After two military deployments and an overseas assignment, Dr. Whitaker completed his fellowship at VCU. He then joined the faculty at Eisenhower Army Medical Center and served as chair of orthopedics and rehabilitation until his Army retirement. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Whitaker has published peer-reviewed journal articles and online publications. He specializes in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee, which includes treatment of problems arising from arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, trauma and congenital/developmental conditions.

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

4.7

Based on 201 patient ratings

Explained things in ways I understand
Listened to me carefully
Gave instructions that were easy to understand
Knowledgeable about my medical history
Showed respect for what I had to say
Spent enough time with me

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

This was my first time meeting Dr Whitaker. He was very nice. Answered my questions and helped me feel more at easy about my upcoming surgery

August 17, 2024

5

Highly recommend!

August 8, 2024

5

Dr. Whitaker is a true physician in every sense of the word!

August 2, 2024

5

He was great providing help for my needs

July 20, 2024

5

Come to wellstar for this provider

July 15, 2024

5

I would choose him first.

April 25, 2024

5

Best ortho support ever. Followed provider to your service full confidence in his care

March 30, 2024

5

Good

March 17, 2024

5

I followed Dr. Whitaker from xxx because I value his expertise and experience as a surgeon and as an ethical human.

March 17, 2024

5

He saved my life. I thank him for listening and caring enough to suggest further care.

March 12, 2024

5

Good

February 23, 2024

3

He was very fair. Although recommended treatment I told they would provide was not provided to me. Not his fault, just concerned about my condition only

January 28, 2024

5

I could not have been treated any better.

January 18, 2024

5

I've recommended Dr Whitaker to several people. They have also been very pleased with him. Outstanding doctor! Very professional staff in the office as well.

January 18, 2024

5

Dr Whitaker is an excellent surgeon, compassionate, understanding, and a wonderful person.

December 14, 2023

5

I have recommended Dr Whitaker and AU often!!!

December 12, 2023

5

Dr Whitaker is a great Dr and has always been concerned about my progress and has always talked to me about my future care and therapy.

November 24, 2023

1

I hope he learns to be little more friendly and not so judgemental and uncaring attitude

October 26, 2023

5

Outstanding job

August 25, 2023

5

This was my first time meeting Dr Whitaker. He was very nice. Answered my questions and helped me feel more at easy about my upcoming surgery

August 17, 2024

5

Highly recommend!

August 8, 2024

5

Dr. Whitaker is a true physician in every sense of the word!

August 2, 2024

5

He was great providing help for my needs

July 20, 2024

5

Come to wellstar for this provider

July 15, 2024

5

I would choose him first.

April 25, 2024

5

Best ortho support ever. Followed provider to your service full confidence in his care

March 30, 2024

5

Good

March 17, 2024

5

I followed Dr. Whitaker from xxx because I value his expertise and experience as a surgeon and as an ethical human.

March 17, 2024

5

He saved my life. I thank him for listening and caring enough to suggest further care.

March 12, 2024

5

Good

February 23, 2024

5

I could not have been treated any better.

January 18, 2024

5

I've recommended Dr Whitaker to several people. They have also been very pleased with him. Outstanding doctor! Very professional staff in the office as well.

January 18, 2024

5

Dr Whitaker is an excellent surgeon, compassionate, understanding, and a wonderful person.

December 14, 2023

5

I have recommended Dr Whitaker and AU often!!!

December 12, 2023

5

Dr Whitaker is a great Dr and has always been concerned about my progress and has always talked to me about my future care and therapy.

November 24, 2023

5

Outstanding job

August 25, 2023

3

He was very fair. Although recommended treatment I told they would provide was not provided to me. Not his fault, just concerned about my condition only

January 28, 2024

1

I hope he learns to be little more friendly and not so judgemental and uncaring attitude

October 26, 2023

1

I hope he learns to be little more friendly and not so judgemental and uncaring attitude

October 26, 2023

3

He was very fair. Although recommended treatment I told they would provide was not provided to me. Not his fault, just concerned about my condition only

January 28, 2024

5

This was my first time meeting Dr Whitaker. He was very nice. Answered my questions and helped me feel more at easy about my upcoming surgery

August 17, 2024

5

Highly recommend!

August 8, 2024

5

Dr. Whitaker is a true physician in every sense of the word!

August 2, 2024

5

He was great providing help for my needs

July 20, 2024

5

Come to wellstar for this provider

July 15, 2024

5

I would choose him first.

April 25, 2024

5

Best ortho support ever. Followed provider to your service full confidence in his care

March 30, 2024

5

Good

March 17, 2024

5

I followed Dr. Whitaker from xxx because I value his expertise and experience as a surgeon and as an ethical human.

March 17, 2024

5

He saved my life. I thank him for listening and caring enough to suggest further care.

March 12, 2024

5

Good

February 23, 2024

5

I could not have been treated any better.

January 18, 2024

5

I've recommended Dr Whitaker to several people. They have also been very pleased with him. Outstanding doctor! Very professional staff in the office as well.

January 18, 2024

5

Dr Whitaker is an excellent surgeon, compassionate, understanding, and a wonderful person.

December 14, 2023

5

I have recommended Dr Whitaker and AU often!!!

December 12, 2023

5

Dr Whitaker is a great Dr and has always been concerned about my progress and has always talked to me about my future care and therapy.

November 24, 2023

5

Outstanding job

August 25, 2023

5

This was my first time meeting Dr Whitaker. He was very nice. Answered my questions and helped me feel more at easy about my upcoming surgery

August 17, 2024

5

Highly recommend!

August 8, 2024

5

Dr. Whitaker is a true physician in every sense of the word!

August 2, 2024

5

He was great providing help for my needs

July 20, 2024

5

Come to wellstar for this provider

July 15, 2024

5

I would choose him first.

April 25, 2024

5

Best ortho support ever. Followed provider to your service full confidence in his care

March 30, 2024

5

Good

March 17, 2024

5

I followed Dr. Whitaker from xxx because I value his expertise and experience as a surgeon and as an ethical human.

March 17, 2024

5

He saved my life. I thank him for listening and caring enough to suggest further care.

March 12, 2024

5

Good

February 23, 2024

3

He was very fair. Although recommended treatment I told they would provide was not provided to me. Not his fault, just concerned about my condition only

January 28, 2024

5

I could not have been treated any better.

January 18, 2024

5

I've recommended Dr Whitaker to several people. They have also been very pleased with him. Outstanding doctor! Very professional staff in the office as well.

January 18, 2024

5

Dr Whitaker is an excellent surgeon, compassionate, understanding, and a wonderful person.

December 14, 2023

5

I have recommended Dr Whitaker and AU often!!!

December 12, 2023

5

Dr Whitaker is a great Dr and has always been concerned about my progress and has always talked to me about my future care and therapy.

November 24, 2023

1

I hope he learns to be little more friendly and not so judgemental and uncaring attitude

October 26, 2023

5

Outstanding job

August 25, 2023

5

Outstanding job

August 25, 2023

1

I hope he learns to be little more friendly and not so judgemental and uncaring attitude

October 26, 2023

5

Dr Whitaker is a great Dr and has always been concerned about my progress and has always talked to me about my future care and therapy.

November 24, 2023

5

I have recommended Dr Whitaker and AU often!!!

December 12, 2023

5

Dr Whitaker is an excellent surgeon, compassionate, understanding, and a wonderful person.

December 14, 2023

5

I could not have been treated any better.

January 18, 2024

5

I've recommended Dr Whitaker to several people. They have also been very pleased with him. Outstanding doctor! Very professional staff in the office as well.

January 18, 2024

3

He was very fair. Although recommended treatment I told they would provide was not provided to me. Not his fault, just concerned about my condition only

January 28, 2024

5

Good

February 23, 2024

5

He saved my life. I thank him for listening and caring enough to suggest further care.

March 12, 2024

5

Good

March 17, 2024

5

I followed Dr. Whitaker from xxx because I value his expertise and experience as a surgeon and as an ethical human.

March 17, 2024

5

Best ortho support ever. Followed provider to your service full confidence in his care

March 30, 2024

5

I would choose him first.

April 25, 2024

5

Come to wellstar for this provider

July 15, 2024

5

He was great providing help for my needs

July 20, 2024

5

Dr. Whitaker is a true physician in every sense of the word!

August 2, 2024

5

Highly recommend!

August 8, 2024

5

This was my first time meeting Dr Whitaker. He was very nice. Answered my questions and helped me feel more at easy about my upcoming surgery

August 17, 2024

Derek Whitaker, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2020
Rating
4.7
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
www.wellstar.org/physicians/derek-whitaker-md
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