Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. John E. Whitaker

Orthopedics
Gilbert Barbee Moore & McIlvoy PSC
1330 N Race St, 
Glasgow, KY 
Expertise in
8
conditions
Gilbert Barbee Moore & McIlvoy PSC
1330 N Race St, 
Glasgow, KY 

Overview

John Whitaker is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Glasgow, Kentucky.

Dr. Whitaker is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Muscle Spasms, and Knee Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in CO

Hospital Affiliations

The Medical Center (Bowling Green)
T J Samson Community Hospital
Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital
The Medical Center At Russellville

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Freedom Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Security Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Gilbert Barbee Moore & McIlvoy PSC
1330 N Race St, Glasgow, KY 42141
Other Locations
Office
165 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103

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.

19 Total Publications

Reply to Letter to the Editor on "Optimizing Postoperative Pain Management in Total Knee Arthroplasty With Preoperative Methadone: A Prospective Randomized Study".
Reply to Letter to the Editor on "Optimizing Postoperative Pain Management in Total Knee Arthroplasty With Preoperative Methadone: A Prospective Randomized Study".
Journal: The Journal of arthroplasty
Published: April 06, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John E. Whitaker

How do I make an appointment with Dr. John E. Whitaker?

You can book an appointment with Dr. John E. Whitaker by calling their office at 270-629-5111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. John E. Whitaker a top-rated expert for Invertebral Disc Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John E. Whitaker is classified as an Advanced expert for Invertebral Disc Disease, 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. John E. Whitaker specialize in?

While Dr. John E. Whitaker is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Invertebral Disc Disease, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Cervical Myelopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. John E. Whitaker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John E. Whitaker has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Invertebral Disc Disease. You can view a list of Dr. John E. Whitaker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John E. Whitaker accept my insurance?

Dr. John E. Whitaker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 270-629-5111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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