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AboutDr. Whitehurst

Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery

Dr. Whitehurst studied medicine at Pritzker School of Medicine University of Chicago followed by advanced orthopedic training as part of his residency program. He completed a fellowship in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute (SCOI). He offers general orthopedic care and has a special interest in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Whitehurst is an active team physician for professional and amateur athletes.

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Patient Reviews
  • Great Doctor who took his time explaining my injury to me and the procedure to correct it. Very professional, caring and very competent. Staff is excellent as well. Being a workman's comp claim Dr. Whitehurst and his Clinical Lead, Ashley, who is also a pleasure to talk to, guaranteed his staff work...

  • Very thorough explained everything I needed to know good experience!!

  • Dr. Whitehurst is very friendly and explains everything really nice doctor

Areas of ExpertiseInnovative Treatments for Your Joints
Solutions for Shoulder Pain Shoulder Stabilization

Shoulder stabilization surgery is performed to restore stability and function to the shoulder joint and prevent recurrent dislocations. Shoulder instability is a chronic condition that causes frequent dislocation of the shoulder joint. This may occur due to a tear in the labrum, rotator cuff, or a ligament tear in the front of the shoulder

Minimally Invasive Solutions ACL Reconstruction

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the major stabilizing ligaments in the knee and is commonly injured during sports activities. ACL reconstruction is a surgical procedure to replace a torn or damaged ACL ligament in your knee with a new ACL tissue graft usually obtained from your own body.

Expert Care for Sports Injuries Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine deals with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries and improving fitness and performance. The main objective of sports medicine is to help athletes and active individuals engage in sports and exercise in a safe and effective manner.

Videos
  • Medical Minute: Exercises for knee pain

  • Dr. Whitehurst in the Media

    Medical Minute: Exercises for shoulder impingement

Patient Education Videos & Resources

Keeping our patients well-informed about their condition and treatment procedures in order to improve their healthcare experience

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