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Derek Whitaker, MD
Affiliate
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Derek Whitaker, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2020.
Affiliate
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
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
Based on 62 patient ratings
- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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- Listened to me carefully
- Shared the right amount of information
- Earned my trust
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Derek Whitaker, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2020
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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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