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Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker M.D.

Orthopedist

5/5(5)
1120 15TH ST AUGUSTA GA, 30912
Rating

5/5

About

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

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Back Pain
  • Pain

Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker M.D.'s Practice location

1120 15TH ST -
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
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Practice At 1250 E Marshall St Ortho: Adult Reconstructive

1250 E Marshall St Ortho: Adult Reconstructive -
Richmond, VA 23298
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Derek Whitaker

300 W Hospital Rd Fort Gordon -
Augusta, GA 30905
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Patient Experience with Dr. Whitaker


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Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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