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 432 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
4
Mr. Derek Wheeler did an outstanding job with my surgery and he did great follow-ups throughout. His staff was extremely knowledgeable and has helped me along the way as I prepared for my next hip surgery. I highly recommend him to anyone to include him.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a very knowledgeable and courteous provider. He answers all of my questions and deliver excellent customer service, as always. He's an asset to WellStar.
August 14, 2026
5
Understanding and concerned About my situation.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and the entire ortho team have been excellent!
August 14, 2026
5
Very professional doctor! I recommend Dr. Whitaker to All who has hip issues.
August 13, 2026
5
Everything went great. I really appreciate everything. Thank you very much.
August 13, 2026
5
I have been coming to this practice for years and I'm always impressed by how well the staff get things done and with a wonderful attitude!!
August 6, 2026
5
Excellent communication skills and obvious deep knowledge regarding hip prosthetic surgery
August 6, 2026
5
Great nursing staff, they attended to my needs. They were able to help my even after I left the office.
July 31, 2026
5
Very good and I have gotten my results Thank you for piece of mind
August 4, 2026
5
Surgery went very well. I'm very proud of Dr. Whitaker and I'm very satisfied with my surgery.
August 1, 2026
5
Impressed
July 30, 2026
5
Never have ever had a bad experience with anyone all the years I have been going everyone have been nice to me at this point and time. Thank you for your excellent work.
July 26, 2026
4
Dr. Whitaker was patient and to the point. I really like that.
July 23, 2026
5
Extremely nice and helpful staff.
July 18, 2026
5
It went well
July 17, 2026
5
Excellent treatment! Very satisfied with the service provided.
July 18, 2026
1
I will never be back at this office again.They don't care how much pain you are in.What you are going through , they care about themselves and there self only i have been hurting for over 2 years and nothing as been done .
July 17, 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
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
Dr. Whitaker is a very knowledgeable and courteous provider. He answers all of my questions and deliver excellent customer service, as always. He's an asset to WellStar.
August 14, 2026
5
Understanding and concerned About my situation.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and the entire ortho team have been excellent!
August 14, 2026
5
Very professional doctor! I recommend Dr. Whitaker to All who has hip issues.
August 13, 2026
5
Everything went great. I really appreciate everything. Thank you very much.
August 13, 2026
5
I have been coming to this practice for years and I'm always impressed by how well the staff get things done and with a wonderful attitude!!
August 6, 2026
5
Excellent communication skills and obvious deep knowledge regarding hip prosthetic surgery
August 6, 2026
5
Great nursing staff, they attended to my needs. They were able to help my even after I left the office.
July 31, 2026
5
Very good and I have gotten my results Thank you for piece of mind
August 4, 2026
5
Surgery went very well. I'm very proud of Dr. Whitaker and I'm very satisfied with my surgery.
August 1, 2026
5
Impressed
July 30, 2026
5
Never have ever had a bad experience with anyone all the years I have been going everyone have been nice to me at this point and time. Thank you for your excellent work.
July 26, 2026
5
Extremely nice and helpful staff.
July 18, 2026
5
It went well
July 17, 2026
5
Excellent treatment! Very satisfied with the service provided.
July 18, 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
4
Mr. Derek Wheeler did an outstanding job with my surgery and he did great follow-ups throughout. His staff was extremely knowledgeable and has helped me along the way as I prepared for my next hip surgery. I highly recommend him to anyone to include him.
August 14, 2026
4
Dr. Whitaker was patient and to the point. I really like that.
July 23, 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
1
I will never be back at this office again.They don't care how much pain you are in.What you are going through , they care about themselves and there self only i have been hurting for over 2 years and nothing as been done .
July 17, 2026
1
I will never be back at this office again.They don't care how much pain you are in.What you are going through , they care about themselves and there self only i have been hurting for over 2 years and nothing as been done .
July 17, 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
4
Mr. Derek Wheeler did an outstanding job with my surgery and he did great follow-ups throughout. His staff was extremely knowledgeable and has helped me along the way as I prepared for my next hip surgery. I highly recommend him to anyone to include him.
August 14, 2026
4
Dr. Whitaker was patient and to the point. I really like that.
July 23, 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 is a very knowledgeable and courteous provider. He answers all of my questions and deliver excellent customer service, as always. He's an asset to WellStar.
August 14, 2026
5
Understanding and concerned About my situation.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and the entire ortho team have been excellent!
August 14, 2026
5
Very professional doctor! I recommend Dr. Whitaker to All who has hip issues.
August 13, 2026
5
Everything went great. I really appreciate everything. Thank you very much.
August 13, 2026
5
I have been coming to this practice for years and I'm always impressed by how well the staff get things done and with a wonderful attitude!!
August 6, 2026
5
Excellent communication skills and obvious deep knowledge regarding hip prosthetic surgery
August 6, 2026
5
Great nursing staff, they attended to my needs. They were able to help my even after I left the office.
July 31, 2026
5
Very good and I have gotten my results Thank you for piece of mind
August 4, 2026
5
Surgery went very well. I'm very proud of Dr. Whitaker and I'm very satisfied with my surgery.
August 1, 2026
5
Impressed
July 30, 2026
5
Never have ever had a bad experience with anyone all the years I have been going everyone have been nice to me at this point and time. Thank you for your excellent work.
July 26, 2026
5
Extremely nice and helpful staff.
July 18, 2026
5
It went well
July 17, 2026
5
Excellent treatment! Very satisfied with the service provided.
July 18, 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
4
Mr. Derek Wheeler did an outstanding job with my surgery and he did great follow-ups throughout. His staff was extremely knowledgeable and has helped me along the way as I prepared for my next hip surgery. I highly recommend him to anyone to include him.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a very knowledgeable and courteous provider. He answers all of my questions and deliver excellent customer service, as always. He's an asset to WellStar.
August 14, 2026
5
Understanding and concerned About my situation.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and the entire ortho team have been excellent!
August 14, 2026
5
Very professional doctor! I recommend Dr. Whitaker to All who has hip issues.
August 13, 2026
5
Everything went great. I really appreciate everything. Thank you very much.
August 13, 2026
5
I have been coming to this practice for years and I'm always impressed by how well the staff get things done and with a wonderful attitude!!
August 6, 2026
5
Excellent communication skills and obvious deep knowledge regarding hip prosthetic surgery
August 6, 2026
5
Very good and I have gotten my results Thank you for piece of mind
August 4, 2026
5
Surgery went very well. I'm very proud of Dr. Whitaker and I'm very satisfied with my surgery.
August 1, 2026
5
Great nursing staff, they attended to my needs. They were able to help my even after I left the office.
July 31, 2026
5
Impressed
July 30, 2026
5
Never have ever had a bad experience with anyone all the years I have been going everyone have been nice to me at this point and time. Thank you for your excellent work.
July 26, 2026
4
Dr. Whitaker was patient and to the point. I really like that.
July 23, 2026
5
Excellent treatment! Very satisfied with the service provided.
July 18, 2026
5
Extremely nice and helpful staff.
July 18, 2026
5
It went well
July 17, 2026
1
I will never be back at this office again.They don't care how much pain you are in.What you are going through , they care about themselves and there self only i have been hurting for over 2 years and nothing as been done .
July 17, 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
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
1
I will never be back at this office again.They don't care how much pain you are in.What you are going through , they care about themselves and there self only i have been hurting for over 2 years and nothing as been done .
July 17, 2026
5
It went well
July 17, 2026
5
Extremely nice and helpful staff.
July 18, 2026
5
Excellent treatment! Very satisfied with the service provided.
July 18, 2026
4
Dr. Whitaker was patient and to the point. I really like that.
July 23, 2026
5
Never have ever had a bad experience with anyone all the years I have been going everyone have been nice to me at this point and time. Thank you for your excellent work.
July 26, 2026
5
Impressed
July 30, 2026
5
Great nursing staff, they attended to my needs. They were able to help my even after I left the office.
July 31, 2026
5
Surgery went very well. I'm very proud of Dr. Whitaker and I'm very satisfied with my surgery.
August 1, 2026
5
Very good and I have gotten my results Thank you for piece of mind
August 4, 2026
5
Excellent communication skills and obvious deep knowledge regarding hip prosthetic surgery
August 6, 2026
5
I have been coming to this practice for years and I'm always impressed by how well the staff get things done and with a wonderful attitude!!
August 6, 2026
5
Everything went great. I really appreciate everything. Thank you very much.
August 13, 2026
5
Very professional doctor! I recommend Dr. Whitaker to All who has hip issues.
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker and the entire ortho team have been excellent!
August 14, 2026
5
Understanding and concerned About my situation.
August 14, 2026
5
Dr. Whitaker is a very knowledgeable and courteous provider. He answers all of my questions and deliver excellent customer service, as always. He's an asset to WellStar.
August 14, 2026
4
Mr. Derek Wheeler did an outstanding job with my surgery and he did great follow-ups throughout. His staff was extremely knowledgeable and has helped me along the way as I prepared for my next hip surgery. I highly recommend him to anyone to include him.
August 14, 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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