Colin M. Whitaker, MD
4.7 out of 5
(231)
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St. Luke's Orthopedic Care - Bethlehem
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.
Specialties
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
- Arthrodesis (Fusions)
- Disc Herniation
Expertise
- Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
Medical School
Drexel University College of Medicine, 2016
Residency
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, 2016 - 2021
Fellowship
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2021 - 2022
This provider has 70 total patient reviews
“Happy with the doctor and did explain how the fracture would heal.”
5/29/2024
“First time at this office and SLHN. Was very pleased with Dr. Whitaker, the PA, and the staff. It was a thorough exam, easy to understand explanation of the MRI and xrays. Currently putting a treatment plan in place. Much different than the previous provider. ”
5/18/2024
“He is a great doctor would recommend to anyone 5 stars”
5/17/2024
“Very good stuff I like the person's who see me”
5/17/2024
“I am very helpful Dr. Colin Whitaker performed my back surgery. He did an outstanding job and I am healing nicely.”
5/14/2024
“Everything was fine.”
5/13/2024
“Extremely good surgeon and a pleasant manner. It is always an enjoyable and informative visit. My pain is gone due to his incredible talent as a surgeon.”
5/9/2024
“Dr was very clear with the explanation of my problem”
5/7/2024
“Dr. Whitaker addressed my need for pain medication for my compression fracture L1 and sent the request to my pharmacy.”
4/28/2024
“Great people and good listeners. Doctor, PA and all staff very helpful, friendly,Further tests and consultations already scheduled,”
4/27/2024
“Good experience”
4/23/2024
“Dr. Whitaker, meeting him for the first time, was everything a doctor should be I could see he cared about my treatment.”
4/22/2024
“Very good and understandable explanations of my care options going forward.”
4/18/2024
“Excellent care”
4/18/2024
“I have had the best medical experiences with all the staff at St Luke's. I absolutely recommend them to everyone.”
4/9/2024
“It was a good experience”
4/5/2024
“Pleased with the efficiency of the staff and the attentiveness and professionalism of Dr Whitaker.”
4/4/2024
“Dr was excellent and so was the staff”
4/3/2024
“Very pleased with Dr Whitaker and his staff.”
3/2/2024
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“First visit to this provider. Good start to our, hopefully, continued relationship to provide relief for an on-going problem.”
6/15/2024