Colin M. Whitaker, MD
4.7 out of 5
(267)
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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
Expertise
- Arthrodesis (Fusions)
- Disc Arthroplasty Replacement
- Disc Herniation
- Orthopedic 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 73 total patient reviews
“It was handled well from start to finish and very informative”
3/30/2025
“The surgeon was knowledgeable about my condition and explained a treatment plan that I could understand. He also gave me a good solution to my issue.”
3/22/2025
“It was all good. Very nice doctor.”
3/16/2025
“I was very pleased with the knowledge and care from the doctor and his assistant.”
3/16/2025
“Out of all the St. Luke's persons that I dealt with their office was the best out of all I would give them 10 out of 10 they were very helpful. Very knowledgeable of my back problem.”
3/16/2025
“This was my very first visit. He was outstanding. Knowledgeable. Patient. Kind. Caring”
3/14/2025
“Dr. Whitaker was professional, understanding, patient, and showed compassion. I have full faith in his recommendations.”
3/13/2025
“I felt that Dr.Whitaker explained options and answers to any of my questions. I felt he was thorough with explaining my condition to me and what would help it. I felt very comfortable whit Dr. Whitaker performing my surgery and after care since my surgery.”
3/10/2025
“All of my care at Saint Luke always excellent .”
3/10/2025
“Very good”
3/10/2025
“Dr was very Professional offered names for Dr that could be helpful. Pleasant and took his time.”
2/27/2025
“My experience was excellent, all the staff and the doctor are attentive, from the moment you enter until you leave, very good service.”
2/26/2025
“Dr and PA were awesome, very kind, polite, overall great experience even though I was experiencing very painful back issues”
2/23/2025
“Everyone very helpful & friendly,left the office feeling very hopeful”
2/21/2025
“Good experience”
2/15/2025
“My orthopedic appointment was excellent. Both the doctor COLIN WHITAKER and assistant were very attentive and helpful. Thank you”
2/6/2025
“Enjoyed my visit w/doctor, COLIN WHITAKER and all staff & nurse members were very cordial and helpful--”
2/6/2025
“I felt comfortable the first time I met Dr Whitaker”
2/3/2025
“Colin Whitaker Answered all my question very satisfying”
2/1/2025
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“I found out Whitaker to be very knowledgeable and kind and informed I remember leaving the office feeling impressed that I might have found a good doctor right now. I wonder why I have not received any questionnaires about the other doctors that I've seen lately that have really put me on the back burner Not answered my questions about test they've taken they have really let me down. I cannot wait to find the results from the test that Dr. Whitaker ordered.”
3/30/2025