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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. Lindsay Hunt Hockensmith, MD | Dr. Michael Eric Barlow, DO | Dr. John Eric Whitaker |
| Orthopedic Spine Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 9 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Bowling Green , KY | Bowling Green , KY | Bowling Green , KY | Franklin , KY |
| Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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 expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.
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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- Which hospitals is Dr. John Whitaker affiliated with?
- Dr. John Whitaker is affiliated with The Medical Center In Bowling Green, University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center, and Greenview Regional Hospital.
- Does Dr. John Whitaker accept my insurance?
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