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Summary
Dr. Whitaker graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2017. He works in Bowling Green, KY and 2 other locations and specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Whitaker is affiliated with The Medical Center In Bowling Green, University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center and Greenview Regional Hospital.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 9 years of experience
- University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. John Richard Whitaker has 3 locationsWestern Kentucky Orthopaedic And Neurosurgical Associates
165 Natchez Trace Ave Ste 100Bowling Green, KY 42103 Tel: (270) 782-7800
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. John Richard Whitaker | Dr. Joseph Baker Zehner, MD | Dr. James Heltsley JR., DO | Dr. Kirk Alexander Fee, MD |
| Orthopedic Spine Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 9 Years of Experience | 50 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Bowling Green , KY | Beckley , WV | Franklin , KY | Bowling Green , KY |
| Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine | Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University | Med School: University Of Pikeville - Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Richard Whitaker
Medical Specialties
Dr. John Richard Whitaker has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John Richard Whitaker has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
9 Years Experience
Dr. John Richard Whitaker holds an active medical license in the state of Kentucky.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Kentucky that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 2017.
NPI Number
Dr. Whitaker's NPI number is 1881126902.
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- Where is Dr. John Whitaker's office located?
- Dr. John Whitaker's office is located at 165 Natchez Trace Ave Ste 100, Bowling Green, KY, 42103.
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