Summary

Dr. Whitaker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He completed residency training at the University of Kansas Medical Center and went on to do a fellowship in hand surgery at Indiana University.
*Please note that while Dr. Whitaker remains a member of our consulting medical staff, he is not currently scheduled to see patients at Cass Regional.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 55 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Kansas Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Henry Whitaker has 7 locations

Signature Orthopedics South County

12639 Old Tesson RdSaint Louis, MO 63128
Mon7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Signature Orthopedics West County

12639 OLD TESSON RD STE 100SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

AC Rural Health Clinic

408 E 7th StAppleton City, MO 64724

Ellett Memorial Hospital

610 N Ohio StAppleton City, MO 64724

Kansas City Bone And Joint Clinic

3151 NE Carnegie Dr Ste BLees Summit, MO 64064

Kansas City Bone And Joint Clinic

2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste T207Kansas City, MO 64132

Research Medical Center

2316 E Meyer BlvdKansas City, MO 64132

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Dr. James Henry Whitaker, MDDr. Vikas Dhawan, PhD, MDDr. Daniel Hyunchan HwangDr. Karsen Alayne Corn, MD
Hand SurgeryHand SurgeryHand SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.3 
55 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian
Saint Louis , MOChesterfield , MOSaint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MO
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Moscow State Univ Of Medicine And Dentistry Named After Ai Evdokimov Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Henry Whitaker

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Henry Whitaker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Henry Whitaker has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Kansas Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine in 1971.

NPI Number

Dr. Whitaker's NPI number is 1942238118.

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Dr. James Whitaker speaks English.
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Dr. James Whitaker is affiliated with Ellett Memorial Hospital.
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