Dr. James Whitaker, MD
Dr. James Whitaker, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Menorah Medical Center and Bates County Memorial Hospital.
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12639 Old Tesson Rd Ste 100 Saint Louis, MO 63128Make an Appointment
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Dr. James Whitaker, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Menorah Medical Center and Bates County Memorial Hospital.Orthopedic Surgery
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University Of Missouri / Columbia Campus
Medical School, 1971
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- Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
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88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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