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Dr. Derek Whitaker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 53
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Dr. Derek Whitaker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Augusta, GA.
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Dr. Derek Whitaker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 53
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Derek Whitaker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Augusta, GA.

About

Dr. Whitaker graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Derek Whitaker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Augusta, GA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Whitaker currently practices at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center and are affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center. Dr. Whitaker has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Whitaker received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Whitaker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Whitaker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Pyogenic Arthritis
Difficulty With Walking
Joint Pain
Pyogenic Arthritis
Difficulty With Walking
Joint Pain
Pyogenic Arthritis
Difficulty With Walking
Bursitis of Hip
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibular Fracture
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice PPO
    Pathway HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Open Access POS
  • Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Superior Health Plan
  • HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS

Locations

  1. 1 Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-8623
  2. 2 AU Care Center West Wheeler
    1220 W Wheeler Pkwy Ste C, Augusta, GA 30909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-8623

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Aug 17, 2021
Could not ask for a better orthopedic surgeon to talk me through the knee replacement surgery and all that it entails. Dr. Whitaker gave me every confidence that I could do it! I appreciate that it does require the patient to do his or her part in order for a successful outcome. Dr. Whitaker is highly qualified as an orthopedic surgeon and after my appointment with him today I am confidently looking forward to a new knee!
Patricia — Aug 17, 2021
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1998
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Whitaker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whitaker's profile.

Dr. Derek Whitaker, MD is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Derek Whitaker, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Augusta University Medical Center

    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA