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Dr. Robert Whitaker Jr, MD

Dr. Robert Whitaker Jr, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Whitaker Jr, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Whitaker Jr has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1990. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (23 reviews)

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Locations

Novant Health Pinnacle Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy - Salisbury

Novant Health Pinnacle Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy - Salisbury330 Jake Alexander Blvd W Ste 101A Salisbury, NC 28147
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At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Whitaker Jr specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Whitaker Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whitaker Jr

3.3

23 ratings, 14 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
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mar 30, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
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P. Hoffman – Dec 23, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Dave – Jun 28, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2023
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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
Joyce Cline – Nov 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 12, 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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Misty Cecil – Aug 10, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kent and Mary Wilkerson – Apr 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Salisbury, NC – Jun 01, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Salisbury, NC – Nov 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rey in Salisbury, NC – Nov 22, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
JD jones in Salisbury, NC – Oct 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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ChristyZ in Salisbury, NC – Feb 24, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Teresa in Denton, NC – Sep 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a doctor. I always loved both math and science in school, so studying medicine was a logical fit. When I learned more about the ways the ears, nose and throat work together, it fascinated me and...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Nc Bapt Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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