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Dr. Leo Whiteside, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.3 (46)
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55 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Leo Whiteside, MD

Dr. Leo Whiteside, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 55 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas at Dallas and is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital and Saint Luke's Des Peres Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Whiteside an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Whiteside works at Practice in Saint Louis, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Knee Tendinitis and Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Whiteside's Office Locations

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    Midwest Foot and Ankle Surgeons LLC
    1000 Des Peres Rd Ste 120, Saint Louis, MO 63131 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 205-2223

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  • St. Luke's Hospital
  • Saint Luke's Des Peres Hospital

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Knee Tendinitis
Joint Pain
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Knee Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Excision of Femur or Knee

Treatment frequency



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Knee Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Excision of Femur or Knee
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Runner's Knee
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Wound Repair
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    4.3
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    Mar 19, 2024
    I had knee replacemtn with Dr Whiteside 2 years ago. Could not be happier. He is very careing and actually makes sure you are nutritionally ready for surgery. Very impressed. I have given his name to everyone I know that have hip or knee problems.
    Joan — Mar 19, 2024
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    About Dr. Leo Whiteside, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 55 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1134195621
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Texas at Dallas
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Whiteside has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Whiteside works at Practice in Saint Louis, MO. View the full address on Dr. Whiteside’s profile.

    Dr. Whiteside has seen patients for Knee Tendinitis and Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Whiteside on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    46 patients have reviewed Dr. Whiteside. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Whiteside.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Whiteside, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Whiteside appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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