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Colin M. Whitaker, MD

4.7 out of 5
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
484-526-1735

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St. Luke's Orthopedic Care - Bethlehem
St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem
801 Ostrum Street
Entrance A
Bethlehem, PA 18015
484-526-1735
866-230-6659

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Colin Whitaker, MD
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About Me

As an orthopedic spine surgeon, my goal is to help patients maintain and enhance their mobility to live an active and healthy lifestyle. I strive to work with each individual patient and their specific spinal condition to create a treatment plan that best fits their individual goals. 

What I take most joy in is working in a collaborative group environment to maximize each patient’s outcome with alternative treatments such as physical therapy and spine injections.  It is immensely rewarding to deliver the best possible care and see my patients regain their lifestyle.  

My extensive orthopedic spine surgery training provided me the experience to care for a vast array of spine pathologies, including degenerative conditions (cervical/lumbar), traumatic injuries (fractures, spinal cord injuries) and infections and metastatic tumors of the spine.  

During my fellowship I became highly trained in both reconstructive spine deformity procedures (pediatric and adult), robotic surgery and motion preservation surgery, including arthroplasty laminoplasty and minimally invasive surgery.  

I was born and raised in Bucks County and completed my medical training here in Pennsylvania.  I am happy to have found a home at St. Luke’s and to care for patients of the Lehigh Valley.  

Education

Drexel University College of Medicine, 2016
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, 2016 - 2021
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2021 - 2022

Ratings & Reviews

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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Overall Score

4.7 out of 5
254 ratings , 70 reviews

Patient Reviews

11/29/2024
Very efficient office visit

11/22/2024
Dr Whitaker was very understanding & listened to me when I explain the problem I was having. He pulled up my MRI & reviewed everything with me. He spent time with me explaining my issues & how he could me

11/14/2024
Dr. Whittier listens and explains in plane language

11/12/2024
Doc Colin Whitaker was very personable and kind. He answered all of my questions with much respect and accuracy.

11/10/2024
Excellent communication and genuine concern about my injury. Overall a great experience and will definitely return to this Provider, Colin Whitaker If needed.

11/06/2024
Enjoyed my visit with Colin Whitaker and Everyone receptionist, both nurses. They respected my hearing loss and our communication went very well. Look forward to our future follow-up visits.