Provider
Derek C. Whitaker, MD
Orthopaedics
Joint Replacement
About Derek C. Whitaker, MD
Dr. Whitaker is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in adult reconstruction. After graduating from The University of Richmond, he earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia in 1998. He completed an orthopaedic residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas in 2005. After two military deployments and an overseas assignment, Dr. Whitaker completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction of the Hip and Knee at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2010. He then joined the faculty at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in 2011 and served as Chairman of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation from 2014 until his Army retirement in 2020, after 22 years of service. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). Dr. Whitaker has published several peer-reviewed journal articles and online publications. He specializes in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee, which includes treatment of hip and knee problems arising from arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, trauma, and congenital/developmental conditions.
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Specialties
Orthopaedics
Joint Replacement
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Language(s)
English
Credentials
Locations
Patient Reviews
October 25, 2024
My doctor is great! I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
September 18, 2024
I would highly recommend Dr. Whitaker to anyone!!
September 1, 2024
Good
August 17, 2024
This was my first time meeting Dr Whitaker. He was very nice. Answered my questions and helped me feel more at easy about my upcoming surgery
August 8, 2024
Highly recommend!
August 2, 2024
Dr. Whitaker is a true physician in every sense of the word!
July 20, 2024
He was great providing help for my needs
July 15, 2024
Come to wellstar for this provider
April 25, 2024
I would choose him first.
March 30, 2024
Best ortho support ever. Followed provider to your service full confidence in his care
March 17, 2024
Good
March 17, 2024
I followed Dr. Whitaker from xxx because I value his expertise and experience as a surgeon and as an ethical human.
March 12, 2024
He saved my life. I thank him for listening and caring enough to suggest further care.
February 23, 2024
Good
January 28, 2024
He was very fair. Although recommended treatment I told they would provide was not provided to me. Not his fault, just concerned about my condition only
January 18, 2024
I could not have been treated any better.
January 18, 2024
I've recommended Dr Whitaker to several people. They have also been very pleased with him. Outstanding doctor! Very professional staff in the office as well.
December 14, 2023
Dr Whitaker is an excellent surgeon, compassionate, understanding, and a wonderful person.
December 12, 2023
I have recommended Dr Whitaker and AU often!!!
November 24, 2023
Dr Whitaker is a great Dr and has always been concerned about my progress and has always talked to me about my future care and therapy.
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