Overview
Michael Whitaker is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Whitaker is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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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
Locations
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Whitaker has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Whitaker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Whitaker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Whitaker by calling their office at 480-301-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Whitaker a top-rated expert for Osteoporosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Whitaker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoporosis, 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. Michael Whitaker specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Whitaker is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Michael Whitaker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Whitaker has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoporosis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Whitaker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Whitaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Whitaker accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 480-301-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- OsteoporosisDr. Whitaker isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Whitaker isDistinguished. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Advanced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Whitaker isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Whitaker isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Whitaker isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Whitaker isAdvanced. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Whitaker isAdvanced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Whitaker isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- Experienced
- AcromegalyDr. Whitaker isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Whitaker isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Whitaker isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Eunuchoidism Familial HypogonadotropicDr. Whitaker isExperienced. Learn about Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.
- Familial Glucocorticoid DeficiencyDr. Whitaker isExperienced. Learn about Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1Dr. Whitaker isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.

