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Colin M. Whitaker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

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Expertise

Arthrodesis (Fusions) | Disc Arthroplasty Replacement | Disc Herniation | Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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Specialities:

Orthopedic Surgery

Expertise

Arthrodesis (Fusions) | Disc Arthroplasty Replacement | Disc Herniation | Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Languages:

English

As an orthopedic spine surgeon, my goal is to help patients maintain and enhance their mobility to live an active and healthy lifestyle. I strive to work with each individual patient and their specific spinal condition to create a treatment plan that best fits their individual goals. 

What I take most joy in is working in a collaborative group environment to maximize each patient’s outcome with alternative treatments such as physical therapy and spine injections.  It is immensely rewarding to deliver the best possible care and see my patients regain their lifestyle.  

My extensive orthopedic spine surgery training provided me the experience to care for a vast array of spine pathologies, including degenerative conditions (cervical/lumbar), traumatic injuries (fractures, spinal cord injuries) and infections and metastatic tumors of the spine.  

During my fellowship I became highly trained in both reconstructive spine deformity procedures (pediatric and adult), robotic surgery and motion preservation surgery, including arthroplasty laminoplasty and minimally invasive surgery.  

I was born and raised in Bucks County and completed my medical training here in Pennsylvania.  I am happy to have found a home at St. Luke’s and to care for patients of the Lehigh Valley.  

school Education

Medical School
  • Drexel University College of Medicine, 2016
Residency
  • Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, 2016 - 2021
Fellowship
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2021 - 2022

star Reviews 4.7 Overall Rating | 317 Ratings | 69 Reviews

4.7 Overall Rating | 317 Ratings | 69 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke's University Health Network.

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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Hoffman is not only knowledgeable but a good listener who shows compassion and caring. He is the very best of all the physicians I have ever had and appropriately hias always managed my issues.”


May 18, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Professional yet relaxed in methodical approach to understand history and extent of symptom impact. Did an X-ray and explained in detail what the x rays showed, how the x ray results related to symptoms and what could be done or not done to alleviate the symptoms.”


May 18, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Consult only but everyone seemed concerned and caring”


May 12, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Consultation only but filled with knowledge and very easy to talk to”


May 12, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Great coordination and follow up”


May 8, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“I understand my condition more now. Dr. Whittaker took the time to make me feel very comfortable about the diagnosis and treatment”


May 8, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Absolutely would suggest this team for same back issues.”


May 1, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Very pleased.”


May 1, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Seemed by the book. Dr. Whitaker was professional and his bed side manner was impeccable. Very respectful and seemed impartial. Which can be hard to come by unfortunately. His treatment of myself and my partner was very much appreciated. He seems to take his oath seriously.”


April 19, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr was focused on my health to getting better”


April 19, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Xrays done quickly and I was seen immediately after by Dr Whitaker.”


April 18, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr,Whitaker, was very professional and very helpful answering my concerns.”


April 17, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr Whitaker and team took time to listen and respond to remarks and/or questions and concerns.”


April 9, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Very satisfied”


April 5, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Very satisfied with professionalism and skills. and I highly recommend Dr. Whittaker”


April 5, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“I will recommend Whitakers practice to everyone I know”


April 4, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Good”


March 20, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Good”


March 20, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Would recommend this staff to anyone”


March 16, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“As always the professionalism of Dr.Whitaker and his assistant Tom made the visit positive and I left confident in the care I was receiving.”


March 7, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr was great. Cared about my issues I was having. Not difficult to trust his assessments and recommendations.”


March 7, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Fantastic doctor. He listens to the patients and shows compassion and answers any questions they have.”


March 2, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Great”


January 30, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Could not ask or receive any better”


January 30, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Whitaker had my trust and respect from day one.”


January 17, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“I needed to see an orthopedic doctor so I scheduled with the doc I went to before but he focuses on spine and not the areas I needed but he still helped me out!”


January 14, 2026
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4.7 RATING

“Colin Whitaker was Extremely polite caring helpful staff/ congrats on your training/ really good group of nurses assistant and office staff”


January 12, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Flawless, as usual”


January 4, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Great teamwork at the office of Colin Whitaker”


January 2, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Colin Whitaker made to feel comfortable and confident”


January 2, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“My phone appointment with Dr. Whitaker was very satisfying. He was very thorough and caring.”


January 2, 2026
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4.0 RATING

“Good visits with Colin Whitaker MD”


December 21, 2025
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4.0 RATING

“Good visits with Colin Whitaker MD.”


December 21, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Colin Whitaker MD. is Very thorough evaluation of all my imaging. Listened to me attentively and gave me solid, thoughtful advice”


December 21, 2025
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4.7 RATING

“So far, so good!”


December 14, 2025
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4.7 RATING

“Everyone treated me very well with particular concern for my condition. I am confident that the care given me will continue.”


December 14, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Colin Whitaker is a Really good doctor”


December 13, 2025
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“Colin Whitaker is a Really good doctor”


December 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr Whittaker was amazing”


December 11, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Colin Whitaker listened and addressed my issues.”


December 3, 2025
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4.7 RATING

“I have several conditions related to this practice, and the doctor and I talked about every single one. He gave good explanations, answered every question, and seemed very confident and knowledgeable.”


December 2, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“They listen and address all concerns I had Colin Whitaker MD has been wonderful in my care”


November 24, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Cannot wait for surgery, he made me happy with the date and I felt good about being in his care”


November 18, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Good visit with Colin Whitaker”


October 30, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Good visit with Colin Whitaker”


October 30, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Wonderful visit with Colin Whitaker”


October 26, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Doctor is excellent surgeon and very caring, have already recommended him and that person chose his for their surgery as well”


October 6, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Whitaker and PA Gottschall were awesome. Made me feel at ease and understand what was going on. Two super nice physicians. Really appreciated their kindness and expertise.”


September 28, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I have proudly recommended Dr. Whitaker and this office to friends.”


September 28, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I didn't fully understand degenerative disc disease until my appointment with Dr. Whitaker. The pain was severe to the point that standing and walking were limited. I had an MRI which he compared to one taken 3 years ago. Dr. Whitaker thoroughly explained the MRI results and how surgery could help. He listened to my concerns and explained all the possibilities. I trusted him. He gave me hope.”


September 28, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Good visit with Colin Whitaker”


September 14, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Good visit with Colin Whitaker”


September 14, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent Physician and staff.”


September 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Very professional and knowledgeable”


September 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“All was good no complaints thanks to all”


September 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent”


September 12, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent”


September 12, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Whittaker, the Sports medicine PA and Alyssa the med tech made experience amazing!”


September 12, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Whittaker, the Sports medicine PA and Alyssa the med tech made experience amazing!”


September 12, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Explained my problem in an understandable manner.”


September 6, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Buena experiencia”


August 25, 2025
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“Buena experiencia”


August 25, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“The BEST”


August 19, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Made me feel that my health was important to them.”


August 18, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“She was so informative and very pleasant to talk to”


July 19, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Loved the professionalism of dr. Whitaker and his team.”


July 12, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr Whitaker takes time to explain my issues in a clear and concise manner in which I understand”


June 26, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“My doctor Dr. Whitaker was the best. He explained everything to me and offered a game plan. He is the best.”


June 16, 2025
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4.0 RATING

“Good have used more time”


June 8, 2025

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