Dr. Johnathan Jack Whitaker D.O.
Orthopedist
4190 City Ave Philadelphia PA, 19131About
Dr. Johnathan Whitaker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Whitaker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Whitaker tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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