Colin M. Whitaker, MD
4.7 out of 5
(266)
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St. Luke's Orthopedic Care - Bethlehem
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.
Specialties
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Expertise
- Arthrodesis (Fusions)
- Disc Arthroplasty Replacement
- Disc Herniation
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Medical School
Drexel University College of Medicine, 2016
Residency
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, 2016 - 2021
Fellowship
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2021 - 2022
This provider has 69 total patient reviews
“My experience was excellent, all the staff and the doctor are attentive, from the moment you enter until you leave, very good service.”
2/26/2025
“Dr and PA were awesome, very kind, polite, overall great experience even though I was experiencing very painful back issues”
2/23/2025
“Everyone very helpful & friendly,left the office feeling very hopeful”
2/21/2025
“Good experience”
2/15/2025
“My orthopedic appointment was excellent. Both the doctor COLIN WHITAKER and assistant were very attentive and helpful. Thank you”
2/6/2025
“Enjoyed my visit w/doctor, COLIN WHITAKER and all staff & nurse members were very cordial and helpful--”
2/6/2025
“I felt comfortable the first time I met Dr Whitaker”
2/3/2025
“Colin Whitaker Answered all my question very satisfying”
2/1/2025
“Dr. Whitaker referred me to Physical Therapy (St. Luke's) and pain management, which I started. I am very impressed with his attention to detail and honesty. I'm extremely glad I have hooked up with such a terrific physician. (I recently moved here from Florida)”
1/31/2025
“My experience was great, the techs they were great and Dr. Whitaker was awesome!!”
1/27/2025
“Dr. Whittaker and his Resident were so exceptional. They listened, offered suggestions, I left feeling validated and heard. Great team!”
1/18/2025
“I was here for a second opinion and he agreed with the other surgeon but Dr Whitaker is going to do the surgery because my cardiologist is with st Luke's”
1/16/2025
“Provider Colin Whitaker listened to me and gave me good factual advice about my condition.”
1/16/2025
“Thank you for very good care from Colin Whitaker.”
1/4/2025
“Excellent Dr. Very helpful and extremely knowledgeable”
1/2/2025
“Everyone were polite and VERY PERSONABLE ! Highly recommend this group!!”
12/30/2024
“Excellent experience with Colin Whitaker. Definitely would recommend to my family and friends.”
12/23/2024
“Dr Whitaker is informative, listens well, answers questions clearly and completely, and is a caring provider.”
12/19/2024
“I would recommend Dr Whitaker to anyone that has back problems and we have given several people his card because we think he is a really good doctor”
12/14/2024
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“Dr was very Professional offered names for Dr that could be helpful. Pleasant and took his time.”
2/27/2025