Dr. Colin M. Whitaker

Orthopedics
St. Luke's Orthopedic Care-Bethlehem
801 Ostrum St # A, 
Bethlehem, PA 
Offers Telehealth
10 Years of Experience
St. Luke's Orthopedic Care-Bethlehem
801 Ostrum St # A, 
Bethlehem, PA 

Overview

Colin Whitaker is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Fractured Spine, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, and Spinal Fusion.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in PA

Hospital Affiliations

St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus
St Luke's Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus
St Luke's Warren Hospital
St Lukes Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
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  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

St. Luke's Orthopedic Care-Bethlehem
801 Ostrum St # A, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

12 Total Publications

Association between postoperative ketorolac use and pseudarthrosis following anterior lumbar interbody fusion: retrospective analysis of a multicenter national database.
Association between postoperative ketorolac use and pseudarthrosis following anterior lumbar interbody fusion: retrospective analysis of a multicenter national database.
Journal: Journal of neurosurgery. Spine
Published: February 28, 2026
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Is Dr. Colin M. Whitaker a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Colin M. Whitaker is classified as an Experienced expert for Scoliosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Colin M. Whitaker specialize in?

While Dr. Colin M. Whitaker is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Fractured Spine, and Sciatica. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Colin M. Whitaker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Colin M. Whitaker has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Colin M. Whitaker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Colin M. Whitaker accept my insurance?

Dr. Colin M. Whitaker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 484-526-1735 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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