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Dr. Donald Whitaker, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
4.5 (116)
Map Pin Small Fort Walton Beach, FL
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Donald Whitaker, MD

Dr. Donald Whitaker, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Fort Walton Beach, FL. They specialize in Obstetrics & Gynecology, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology. They graduated from Wright State University - Dayton OH and is affiliated with HCA Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital. Dr. Whitaker, completed a residency at University of Florida - Jacksonville FL. Patients rated Dr. Whitaker an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Whitaker works at Donald W. Whitaker, MD in Fort Walton Beach, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus and Uterine Fibroids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Whitaker's Office Locations

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    Donald W. Whitaker, MD
    924 Mar Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Uterine Fibroids
Gestational Diabetes
Acute Vaginitis
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Breech Position
Cervicitis
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Endometriosis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Genital Herpes
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Herpes Simplex Infection
High Risk Pregnancy
Hypertension
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Maternal Anemia
Menstrual Disorders
Miscarriages
Multiple Gestation
Obesity
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Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cysts
Perimenopause
Preeclampsia
Sexual Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Uterine Cancer
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Yeast Infections
Endometrial Ablation
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Obstetric Ultrasound
Oophorectomy
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Bleeding Disorders
Blood Disorders
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Breast Abscess
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Breast Pain
Cancer
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Cervical Cancer
Cervical Polyps
Cervix Carcinoma
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Vaginitis
Coccygeal Pain
Diabetes
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Eclampsia
Ectopic Pregnancy
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Endometrial Cancer
Female Infertility
Female Infertility due to Tubal Disorder
Genital Warts
Gestational Diabetes Postpartum
Gonorrhea Infections
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
Hemorrhoids
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hyperlipidemia
Infectious Diseases
Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
Maternal Hypotension Syndrome
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Nausea
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Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Osteopenia
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Pregnancy
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Pelvic Abscess
Placenta Previa
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Salpingitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Thrush
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Trichomoniasis
Tubal Pregnancy
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Twin Pregnancy
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Carcinoma
Uterine Diseases
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal Prolapse
Venous Thrombosis and Phlebitis in Pregnancy
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvodynia
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Amniocentesis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bacteriuria Screening
Birth Control
Breast Cancer Screening
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colpopexy
Colpopexy with Robotic Assist
Colporrhaphy
Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
Colposcopy
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Dilation and Curettage
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endocervical Curettage
Excision
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Fluid Contrast Ultrasound
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
In Vitro Fertilization
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Infertility Evaluation
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Myomectomy
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Open Hysterectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Radical Hysterectomies for Cervical Cancer
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
STD Screening
Subcutaneous Contraceptive Implant Insertion
Sympathectomy
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tubal Ligation
Ultrasound
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery (VBAC)
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginal Surgery
Vaginosis Screening
Vulvectomy
X-Ray
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1518901479
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Florida - Jacksonville FL
    Residency
    Internship
    • Univeristy of Florida - Jacksonville FL
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Wright State University - Dayton OH
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    Board Certifications
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital

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    Dr. Donald Whitaker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Whitaker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Whitaker works at Donald W. Whitaker, MD in Fort Walton Beach, FL. View the full address on Dr. Whitaker’s profile.

    Dr. Whitaker has seen patients for Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus and Uterine Fibroids, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Whitaker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    116 patients have reviewed Dr. Whitaker. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Whitaker.

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