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 305 patient ratings
- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
-
- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
-
- Listened to me carefully
-
- Shared the right amount of information
-
- Earned my trust
-
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
Everyone provided excellent customer service.
February 6, 2026
5
Very courteous and careful knowing you are in pain
February 5, 2026
5
Very nice people at counter
February 2, 2026
5
knowledgeable, friendly and courteous
January 30, 2026
5
This practice is, in my opinion, the epitome of an orthopedic surgical practice. Both the provider himself as well as his immediate staff, including his nurse, Maria, take the time to explain everything thoroughly, to go over any questions the patient may have, and to make sure that everything is addressed and explained thoroughly to the patient in an understandable manner. I cannot think of any better care that could be provided under the circumstances.
January 31, 2026
5
Love the dr. Very nice and truthful. Love the nurses, office ataff etc. Everyone is very nice, courteous and professional.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker took the time to answer all of my concerns and offered other options if I wasn't completely satisfied. The nursing staff were also considerate as well ,along with being helpful . Thankful for your services.
January 29, 2026
5
Appreciate Dr.Whitaker an efficient and kind person
January 27, 2026
5
I'm thankful
January 25, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was really helpful in information, very professional. I trust him with any procedure or will recommend anyone to him. Thank you for everything that you guys are doing for our community.
January 25, 2026
5
I am so thankful to Dr Derek Whitaker. He's a great great man and surgeon. I thank GOD for Dr Whitaker. I feel so much better and if I have an issue i will call Mr Dr Whitaker. He's the best of the best. Thank you Dr Derek Whitaker, may GOD'S richest blessings fall upon you and yours. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
January 23, 2026
5
Whitaker is a great surgeon and has a friendly calming personality
January 23, 2026
5
Short wait time. Did not feel rushed in any way. Questions were answered patiently.
January 22, 2026
5
The Best!!!!!!
January 17, 2026
5
I appreciate the staff and the doctor!
January 14, 2026
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
Everyone provided excellent customer service.
February 6, 2026
5
Very courteous and careful knowing you are in pain
February 5, 2026
5
Very nice people at counter
February 2, 2026
5
knowledgeable, friendly and courteous
January 30, 2026
5
This practice is, in my opinion, the epitome of an orthopedic surgical practice. Both the provider himself as well as his immediate staff, including his nurse, Maria, take the time to explain everything thoroughly, to go over any questions the patient may have, and to make sure that everything is addressed and explained thoroughly to the patient in an understandable manner. I cannot think of any better care that could be provided under the circumstances.
January 31, 2026
5
Love the dr. Very nice and truthful. Love the nurses, office ataff etc. Everyone is very nice, courteous and professional.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker took the time to answer all of my concerns and offered other options if I wasn't completely satisfied. The nursing staff were also considerate as well ,along with being helpful . Thankful for your services.
January 29, 2026
5
Appreciate Dr.Whitaker an efficient and kind person
January 27, 2026
5
I'm thankful
January 25, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was really helpful in information, very professional. I trust him with any procedure or will recommend anyone to him. Thank you for everything that you guys are doing for our community.
January 25, 2026
5
I am so thankful to Dr Derek Whitaker. He's a great great man and surgeon. I thank GOD for Dr Whitaker. I feel so much better and if I have an issue i will call Mr Dr Whitaker. He's the best of the best. Thank you Dr Derek Whitaker, may GOD'S richest blessings fall upon you and yours. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
January 23, 2026
5
Whitaker is a great surgeon and has a friendly calming personality
January 23, 2026
5
Short wait time. Did not feel rushed in any way. Questions were answered patiently.
January 22, 2026
5
The Best!!!!!!
January 17, 2026
5
I appreciate the staff and the doctor!
January 14, 2026
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
Everyone provided excellent customer service.
February 6, 2026
5
Very courteous and careful knowing you are in pain
February 5, 2026
5
Very nice people at counter
February 2, 2026
5
knowledgeable, friendly and courteous
January 30, 2026
5
This practice is, in my opinion, the epitome of an orthopedic surgical practice. Both the provider himself as well as his immediate staff, including his nurse, Maria, take the time to explain everything thoroughly, to go over any questions the patient may have, and to make sure that everything is addressed and explained thoroughly to the patient in an understandable manner. I cannot think of any better care that could be provided under the circumstances.
January 31, 2026
5
Love the dr. Very nice and truthful. Love the nurses, office ataff etc. Everyone is very nice, courteous and professional.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker took the time to answer all of my concerns and offered other options if I wasn't completely satisfied. The nursing staff were also considerate as well ,along with being helpful . Thankful for your services.
January 29, 2026
5
Appreciate Dr.Whitaker an efficient and kind person
January 27, 2026
5
I'm thankful
January 25, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was really helpful in information, very professional. I trust him with any procedure or will recommend anyone to him. Thank you for everything that you guys are doing for our community.
January 25, 2026
5
I am so thankful to Dr Derek Whitaker. He's a great great man and surgeon. I thank GOD for Dr Whitaker. I feel so much better and if I have an issue i will call Mr Dr Whitaker. He's the best of the best. Thank you Dr Derek Whitaker, may GOD'S richest blessings fall upon you and yours. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
January 23, 2026
5
Whitaker is a great surgeon and has a friendly calming personality
January 23, 2026
5
Short wait time. Did not feel rushed in any way. Questions were answered patiently.
January 22, 2026
5
The Best!!!!!!
January 17, 2026
5
I appreciate the staff and the doctor!
January 14, 2026
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
Everyone provided excellent customer service.
February 6, 2026
5
Very courteous and careful knowing you are in pain
February 5, 2026
5
Very nice people at counter
February 2, 2026
5
This practice is, in my opinion, the epitome of an orthopedic surgical practice. Both the provider himself as well as his immediate staff, including his nurse, Maria, take the time to explain everything thoroughly, to go over any questions the patient may have, and to make sure that everything is addressed and explained thoroughly to the patient in an understandable manner. I cannot think of any better care that could be provided under the circumstances.
January 31, 2026
5
knowledgeable, friendly and courteous
January 30, 2026
5
Love the dr. Very nice and truthful. Love the nurses, office ataff etc. Everyone is very nice, courteous and professional.
January 30, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker took the time to answer all of my concerns and offered other options if I wasn't completely satisfied. The nursing staff were also considerate as well ,along with being helpful . Thankful for your services.
January 29, 2026
5
Appreciate Dr.Whitaker an efficient and kind person
January 27, 2026
5
I'm thankful
January 25, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was really helpful in information, very professional. I trust him with any procedure or will recommend anyone to him. Thank you for everything that you guys are doing for our community.
January 25, 2026
5
I am so thankful to Dr Derek Whitaker. He's a great great man and surgeon. I thank GOD for Dr Whitaker. I feel so much better and if I have an issue i will call Mr Dr Whitaker. He's the best of the best. Thank you Dr Derek Whitaker, may GOD'S richest blessings fall upon you and yours. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
January 23, 2026
5
Whitaker is a great surgeon and has a friendly calming personality
January 23, 2026
5
Short wait time. Did not feel rushed in any way. Questions were answered patiently.
January 22, 2026
5
The Best!!!!!!
January 17, 2026
5
I appreciate the staff and the doctor!
January 14, 2026
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
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
5
I appreciate the staff and the doctor!
January 14, 2026
5
The Best!!!!!!
January 17, 2026
5
Short wait time. Did not feel rushed in any way. Questions were answered patiently.
January 22, 2026
5
Whitaker is a great surgeon and has a friendly calming personality
January 23, 2026
5
I am so thankful to Dr Derek Whitaker. He's a great great man and surgeon. I thank GOD for Dr Whitaker. I feel so much better and if I have an issue i will call Mr Dr Whitaker. He's the best of the best. Thank you Dr Derek Whitaker, may GOD'S richest blessings fall upon you and yours. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
January 23, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was really helpful in information, very professional. I trust him with any procedure or will recommend anyone to him. Thank you for everything that you guys are doing for our community.
January 25, 2026
5
I'm thankful
January 25, 2026
5
Appreciate Dr.Whitaker an efficient and kind person
January 27, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker took the time to answer all of my concerns and offered other options if I wasn't completely satisfied. The nursing staff were also considerate as well ,along with being helpful . Thankful for your services.
January 29, 2026
5
knowledgeable, friendly and courteous
January 30, 2026
5
Love the dr. Very nice and truthful. Love the nurses, office ataff etc. Everyone is very nice, courteous and professional.
January 30, 2026
5
This practice is, in my opinion, the epitome of an orthopedic surgical practice. Both the provider himself as well as his immediate staff, including his nurse, Maria, take the time to explain everything thoroughly, to go over any questions the patient may have, and to make sure that everything is addressed and explained thoroughly to the patient in an understandable manner. I cannot think of any better care that could be provided under the circumstances.
January 31, 2026
5
Very nice people at counter
February 2, 2026
5
Very courteous and careful knowing you are in pain
February 5, 2026
5
Everyone provided excellent customer service.
February 6, 2026
Derek Whitaker, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2020
Rating
4.6
|
|
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
|
We use cookies for booking and general analytics. Learn more about or internet privacy policy.