Dr. James H Whitaker M.D.
Orthopedist
3651 College Blvd. Suite 100A Leawood KS, 66211About
Dr. James Whitaker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Leawood, KS. Dr. Whitaker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Whitaker tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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