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 437 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
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
Every time I come to Dr Whitaker off I get the time of the line service, always leaves smiling. Also the ladies in X-Ray are awesome
May 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker came highly recommended! He definitely proved why so many patients feel confident in recommending him. He is an excellent orthopedic surgery doctors. He did all three of my surgeries with excellent results! I am extremely grateful to have had him as my doctor!
May 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was awesome, he listened and gave excellent results...
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker's nurses were very, very good. They responded to all calls always. Just a great experience.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a great professional and cares about his patients.
May 22, 2026
5
X-ray tech was Great ?
May 21, 2026
5
Everyone is very wonderful!!!!!
May 16, 2026
5
Hello, I really enjoy seeing Dr. Whitaker and their staff at WellStar Health. They're amazing. I couldn't ask for anything better. The service is great, friendly, like I said, very respectful and very helpful, knowledgeable with everything, every aspect of my procedure from surgery to the after-surgery process to what I'm doing now with physical therapy and pain management. They're great. Dr. Whitaker is one of the best. Thank y'all guys so much for everything that you do.
May 21, 2026
3
I like that y'all was caring and understandable and show some support.
May 13, 2026
5
I fill so thankful for Dr. Whitaker I have never felt as good as I do since he done my knee replacement. I just want his staff, nurses and his self to know how much I appreciate them all. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you all have done.
May 8, 2026
5
I was happy with my visit. Efficient visit
May 2, 2026
5
Dr Whitaker is a very skilled, surgeon who cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen and answer questions.
April 30, 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
Every time I come to Dr Whitaker off I get the time of the line service, always leaves smiling. Also the ladies in X-Ray are awesome
May 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker came highly recommended! He definitely proved why so many patients feel confident in recommending him. He is an excellent orthopedic surgery doctors. He did all three of my surgeries with excellent results! I am extremely grateful to have had him as my doctor!
May 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was awesome, he listened and gave excellent results...
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker's nurses were very, very good. They responded to all calls always. Just a great experience.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a great professional and cares about his patients.
May 22, 2026
5
X-ray tech was Great ?
May 21, 2026
5
Everyone is very wonderful!!!!!
May 16, 2026
5
Hello, I really enjoy seeing Dr. Whitaker and their staff at WellStar Health. They're amazing. I couldn't ask for anything better. The service is great, friendly, like I said, very respectful and very helpful, knowledgeable with everything, every aspect of my procedure from surgery to the after-surgery process to what I'm doing now with physical therapy and pain management. They're great. Dr. Whitaker is one of the best. Thank y'all guys so much for everything that you do.
May 21, 2026
5
I fill so thankful for Dr. Whitaker I have never felt as good as I do since he done my knee replacement. I just want his staff, nurses and his self to know how much I appreciate them all. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you all have done.
May 8, 2026
5
I was happy with my visit. Efficient visit
May 2, 2026
5
Dr Whitaker is a very skilled, surgeon who cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen and answer questions.
April 30, 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
3
I like that y'all was caring and understandable and show some support.
May 13, 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
3
I like that y'all was caring and understandable and show some support.
May 13, 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
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
Every time I come to Dr Whitaker off I get the time of the line service, always leaves smiling. Also the ladies in X-Ray are awesome
May 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker came highly recommended! He definitely proved why so many patients feel confident in recommending him. He is an excellent orthopedic surgery doctors. He did all three of my surgeries with excellent results! I am extremely grateful to have had him as my doctor!
May 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was awesome, he listened and gave excellent results...
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker's nurses were very, very good. They responded to all calls always. Just a great experience.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a great professional and cares about his patients.
May 22, 2026
5
X-ray tech was Great ?
May 21, 2026
5
Everyone is very wonderful!!!!!
May 16, 2026
5
Hello, I really enjoy seeing Dr. Whitaker and their staff at WellStar Health. They're amazing. I couldn't ask for anything better. The service is great, friendly, like I said, very respectful and very helpful, knowledgeable with everything, every aspect of my procedure from surgery to the after-surgery process to what I'm doing now with physical therapy and pain management. They're great. Dr. Whitaker is one of the best. Thank y'all guys so much for everything that you do.
May 21, 2026
5
I fill so thankful for Dr. Whitaker I have never felt as good as I do since he done my knee replacement. I just want his staff, nurses and his self to know how much I appreciate them all. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you all have done.
May 8, 2026
5
I was happy with my visit. Efficient visit
May 2, 2026
5
Dr Whitaker is a very skilled, surgeon who cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen and answer questions.
April 30, 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
Every time I come to Dr Whitaker off I get the time of the line service, always leaves smiling. Also the ladies in X-Ray are awesome
May 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker came highly recommended! He definitely proved why so many patients feel confident in recommending him. He is an excellent orthopedic surgery doctors. He did all three of my surgeries with excellent results! I am extremely grateful to have had him as my doctor!
May 28, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was awesome, he listened and gave excellent results...
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker's nurses were very, very good. They responded to all calls always. Just a great experience.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a great professional and cares about his patients.
May 22, 2026
5
Hello, I really enjoy seeing Dr. Whitaker and their staff at WellStar Health. They're amazing. I couldn't ask for anything better. The service is great, friendly, like I said, very respectful and very helpful, knowledgeable with everything, every aspect of my procedure from surgery to the after-surgery process to what I'm doing now with physical therapy and pain management. They're great. Dr. Whitaker is one of the best. Thank y'all guys so much for everything that you do.
May 21, 2026
5
X-ray tech was Great ?
May 21, 2026
5
Everyone is very wonderful!!!!!
May 16, 2026
3
I like that y'all was caring and understandable and show some support.
May 13, 2026
5
I fill so thankful for Dr. Whitaker I have never felt as good as I do since he done my knee replacement. I just want his staff, nurses and his self to know how much I appreciate them all. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you all have done.
May 8, 2026
5
I was happy with my visit. Efficient visit
May 2, 2026
5
Dr Whitaker is a very skilled, surgeon who cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen and answer questions.
April 30, 2026
5
Dr Whitaker is a very skilled, surgeon who cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen and answer questions.
April 30, 2026
5
I was happy with my visit. Efficient visit
May 2, 2026
5
I fill so thankful for Dr. Whitaker I have never felt as good as I do since he done my knee replacement. I just want his staff, nurses and his self to know how much I appreciate them all. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you all have done.
May 8, 2026
3
I like that y'all was caring and understandable and show some support.
May 13, 2026
5
Everyone is very wonderful!!!!!
May 16, 2026
5
X-ray tech was Great ?
May 21, 2026
5
Hello, I really enjoy seeing Dr. Whitaker and their staff at WellStar Health. They're amazing. I couldn't ask for anything better. The service is great, friendly, like I said, very respectful and very helpful, knowledgeable with everything, every aspect of my procedure from surgery to the after-surgery process to what I'm doing now with physical therapy and pain management. They're great. Dr. Whitaker is one of the best. Thank y'all guys so much for everything that you do.
May 21, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a great professional and cares about his patients.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker's nurses were very, very good. They responded to all calls always. Just a great experience.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker was awesome, he listened and gave excellent results...
May 22, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker came highly recommended! He definitely proved why so many patients feel confident in recommending him. He is an excellent orthopedic surgery doctors. He did all three of my surgeries with excellent results! I am extremely grateful to have had him as my doctor!
May 28, 2026
5
Every time I come to Dr Whitaker off I get the time of the line service, always leaves smiling. Also the ladies in X-Ray are awesome
May 28, 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
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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