Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker M.D.
Orthopedist
1120 15TH ST AUGUSTA GA, 30912About
Dr. Derek Whitaker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in AUGUSTA, GA. 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.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1998
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Back Pain
- Pain
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