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 224 patient ratings
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
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
It was good to have a conversation with the staff about other things;the weather and lather and school.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker really showed concern and expert knowledge on my situation. He made me feel secure in his diagnosis, and the prognosis is going forward. I look forward to completing out my journey with Dr. Whitaker.
October 19, 2025
4
It was a.great experience.
October 17, 2025
5
Always extremely attentive both Dr. Whitaker and his nurse Maria! Maria is very good at calling me back and any other information I need for my health! I'm very pleased with their medical care!
October 10, 2025
5
Very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
The doctor was very nice and listened to all my questions The nurses staff was very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Derek Whitaker is an exceptional orthopedic.
September 27, 2025
5
Good. Wort
September 25, 2025
5
I was read impressed with Dr Whitaker.I look forward to continued care with him.
September 25, 2025
5
I think I think WellStar medical group did a good job for me and I will recommend my friends and family
September 19, 2025
5
I have had two knee replacements both are fantastic no more pain
September 20, 2025
5
Very professional treatment and care was provided.
September 18, 2025
5
It was very helpful and felt good to leave feeling better.
September 12, 2025
5
I really appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of Dr. Whitaker
September 11, 2025
5
Not too happy with the service I was left in a room for about 20 minutes with no one coming to check on me. I was not happy at all.
September 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
It was good to have a conversation with the staff about other things;the weather and lather and school.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker really showed concern and expert knowledge on my situation. He made me feel secure in his diagnosis, and the prognosis is going forward. I look forward to completing out my journey with Dr. Whitaker.
October 19, 2025
5
Always extremely attentive both Dr. Whitaker and his nurse Maria! Maria is very good at calling me back and any other information I need for my health! I'm very pleased with their medical care!
October 10, 2025
5
Very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
The doctor was very nice and listened to all my questions The nurses staff was very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Derek Whitaker is an exceptional orthopedic.
September 27, 2025
5
Good. Wort
September 25, 2025
5
I was read impressed with Dr Whitaker.I look forward to continued care with him.
September 25, 2025
5
I think I think WellStar medical group did a good job for me and I will recommend my friends and family
September 19, 2025
5
I have had two knee replacements both are fantastic no more pain
September 20, 2025
5
Very professional treatment and care was provided.
September 18, 2025
5
It was very helpful and felt good to leave feeling better.
September 12, 2025
5
I really appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of Dr. Whitaker
September 11, 2025
5
Not too happy with the service I was left in a room for about 20 minutes with no one coming to check on me. I was not happy at all.
September 11, 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
4
It was a.great experience.
October 17, 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
4
It was a.great experience.
October 17, 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
It was good to have a conversation with the staff about other things;the weather and lather and school.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker really showed concern and expert knowledge on my situation. He made me feel secure in his diagnosis, and the prognosis is going forward. I look forward to completing out my journey with Dr. Whitaker.
October 19, 2025
5
Always extremely attentive both Dr. Whitaker and his nurse Maria! Maria is very good at calling me back and any other information I need for my health! I'm very pleased with their medical care!
October 10, 2025
5
Very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
The doctor was very nice and listened to all my questions The nurses staff was very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Derek Whitaker is an exceptional orthopedic.
September 27, 2025
5
Good. Wort
September 25, 2025
5
I was read impressed with Dr Whitaker.I look forward to continued care with him.
September 25, 2025
5
I think I think WellStar medical group did a good job for me and I will recommend my friends and family
September 19, 2025
5
I have had two knee replacements both are fantastic no more pain
September 20, 2025
5
Very professional treatment and care was provided.
September 18, 2025
5
It was very helpful and felt good to leave feeling better.
September 12, 2025
5
I really appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of Dr. Whitaker
September 11, 2025
5
Not too happy with the service I was left in a room for about 20 minutes with no one coming to check on me. I was not happy at all.
September 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
It was good to have a conversation with the staff about other things;the weather and lather and school.
October 24, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker really showed concern and expert knowledge on my situation. He made me feel secure in his diagnosis, and the prognosis is going forward. I look forward to completing out my journey with Dr. Whitaker.
October 19, 2025
4
It was a.great experience.
October 17, 2025
5
Always extremely attentive both Dr. Whitaker and his nurse Maria! Maria is very good at calling me back and any other information I need for my health! I'm very pleased with their medical care!
October 10, 2025
5
Very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
The doctor was very nice and listened to all my questions The nurses staff was very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
Dr. Derek Whitaker is an exceptional orthopedic.
September 27, 2025
5
Good. Wort
September 25, 2025
5
I was read impressed with Dr Whitaker.I look forward to continued care with him.
September 25, 2025
5
I have had two knee replacements both are fantastic no more pain
September 20, 2025
5
I think I think WellStar medical group did a good job for me and I will recommend my friends and family
September 19, 2025
5
Very professional treatment and care was provided.
September 18, 2025
5
It was very helpful and felt good to leave feeling better.
September 12, 2025
5
I really appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of Dr. Whitaker
September 11, 2025
5
Not too happy with the service I was left in a room for about 20 minutes with no one coming to check on me. I was not happy at all.
September 11, 2025
5
I really appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of Dr. Whitaker
September 11, 2025
5
Not too happy with the service I was left in a room for about 20 minutes with no one coming to check on me. I was not happy at all.
September 11, 2025
5
It was very helpful and felt good to leave feeling better.
September 12, 2025
5
Very professional treatment and care was provided.
September 18, 2025
5
I think I think WellStar medical group did a good job for me and I will recommend my friends and family
September 19, 2025
5
I have had two knee replacements both are fantastic no more pain
September 20, 2025
5
I was read impressed with Dr Whitaker.I look forward to continued care with him.
September 25, 2025
5
Good. Wort
September 25, 2025
5
Dr. Derek Whitaker is an exceptional orthopedic.
September 27, 2025
5
The doctor was very nice and listened to all my questions The nurses staff was very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
Very helpful
October 3, 2025
5
Always extremely attentive both Dr. Whitaker and his nurse Maria! Maria is very good at calling me back and any other information I need for my health! I'm very pleased with their medical care!
October 10, 2025
4
It was a.great experience.
October 17, 2025
5
Dr. Whitaker really showed concern and expert knowledge on my situation. He made me feel secure in his diagnosis, and the prognosis is going forward. I look forward to completing out my journey with Dr. Whitaker.
October 19, 2025
5
It was good to have a conversation with the staff about other things;the weather and lather and school.
October 24, 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
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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