Dale Whitaker, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Physician Profile
Dale Whitaker, MD, is a Jacksonville native who attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate studies and the University of South Florida for medical school. He returned to Jacksonville to complete his internship in general surgery and his orthopedic residency. Dr. Whitaker’s areas of interest are:
Joint Replacement
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Hand and Upper Extremity
General Orthopaedics
Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgeon
An Orthopaedic Surgeon is educated in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. This specialist is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training:
Doctor of Medicine
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
1980 - 1984
Residency
University Medical Center of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
1985 - 1989
Hospital Affiliation:
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Baptist Medical Center South
Ages Treated:
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Teen
Adult
Senior
Legal Practice Name:
Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute
From the Doctor:
I grew up in Jacksonville and am happy to be able to serve my hometown as an orthopedic surgeon. I believe in a conservative approach, meaning that surgery is not the first option but instead the last.