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Dr. Donald Whitaker, MD

Dr. Donald Whitaker, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Whitaker, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Fort Walton Beach, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Whitaker has extensive experience in Gynecologic Conditions. He graduated from Wright State University - Dayton OH in 1993. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 119 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (119 reviews)

Dr. Whitaker is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Whitaker specializes in the area of Obstetrics & Gynecology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Whitaker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whitaker

4.4

119 ratings, 34 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Harriet – Apr 05, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Erin – Feb 12, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 16, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Caitlin baham – Jan 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Melody – Dec 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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MpD – Feb 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jenn Gaus – Dec 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Elayne – Oct 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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S Frazier – Oct 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Bug – Aug 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Melanie – Aug 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jessica in FL – Feb 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Khrystyna Brinson – Feb 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nina Stevanovic – Apr 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ashley H in Fort Walton Beach , FL – Nov 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Niceville, FL – Aug 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Satisfied – Aug 28, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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none – Aug 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jojo in MARY ESTHER, FL – May 18, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Donald Whitaker earned his medical degree from Wright State University Program in Ohio in 1993. He completed residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Florida in 1997.Dr. Whitaker is on Medical Staff at Fort Walton Beach Medical...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Florida - Jacksonville Fl

    Residency Hospital
  • Univeristy Of Florida - Jacksonville Fl

    Internship Hospital
  • Wright State University - Dayton Oh

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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  • Ruptured Left Cornual Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report, 2023-07-06

Dr. Whitaker is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital

      1000 Mar Walt Dr
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
      Recipient of 12
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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