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Summary
Dr. John Whitaker has practiced surgery and other listed specialties for 50 years and is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City. He completed his residency at Confederate Memorial Medical Center and earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He sees patients in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 50 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- Confederate Memorial Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. John Mcalister Whitaker has 3 locationsOur Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center
5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808 Tel: (225) 765-6565
Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge
8080 Bluebonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70810 Tel: (225) 408-8080
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| Dr. John Mcalister Whitaker, MD | Dr. Amy C Phelan, MD | Dr. Valerie Lynn Burton, MD | Dr. John Joseph Tabor JR., MD |
| Surgery | Other | Psychiatry | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 50 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 18 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 | |
| Baton Rouge , LA | Richardson , TX | Dallas , TX | Baton Rouge , LA |
| Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport | Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Mcalister Whitaker
Medical Specialties
Dr. John Mcalister Whitaker has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John Mcalister Whitaker has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
50 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Confederate Memorial Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1976.
NPI Number
Dr. Whitaker's NPI number is 1013007988.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. John Whitaker affiliated with?
- Dr. John Whitaker is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City.
- Is Dr. John Whitaker accepting new patients?
- Dr. John Whitaker has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. John Whitaker accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Whitaker accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. John Whitaker accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. John Whitaker has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. John Whitaker's office located?
- Dr. John Whitaker's office is located at 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808.
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