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4.83 out of 5
Specialties
Orthopaedic Trauma Services
Keith Whitlock, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma
Dr. Keith Whitlock is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic trauma surgeon with clinical interests that span the entire scope of orthopaedic fracture care, with particular emphasis on pelvic and acetabular fractures, periarticular fractures of the upper and lower extremities, bone transport for large bone defects and joint replacement for fractures of the hip and shoulder. He earned his undergraduate degree at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, IL. He attended medical school at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in Chicago, IL. He went on to finish his residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He attended a fellowship program at R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD.
Dr. Whitlock strives to deliver the same level of empathy and attention he would expect for a member of his own family — while meeting patients where they are. His goal is to support patients at their current level of understanding and communicate honestly, to help them determine the best course of treatment for their unique needs and goals — whether that’s getting back to work as quickly as possible, playing with grandchildren or simply continuing to live independently. Ultimately, Dr. Whitlock takes a great deal of pride in helping patients progress from what is often their worst day back to feeling like themselves again.
Outside of work, Dr. Whitlock enjoys playing golf, weightlifting, hiking, gardening and anything else that gets him outside with his wife, daughter and golden retriever.
- Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Residency: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
- Fellowship: R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
- Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
The Star Ratings associated with each provider is the average of responses from the “likelihood to recommend” question on our patient experience surveys conducted by Qualtrics. The survey goes to patients seen in both the inpatient and outpatient setting; however, the surveys are different. The comments are actual comments received from patients. The number of responses received varies by provider.
June 2025 Always patient, good listener, calm demeanor
May 2025 Kind and thorough. Explains things well.
May 2025 Dr. Whitlock & his friendly & capable crew all provide exceptional care.
May 2025 De Whitlock listens patiently to all my concerns, he never appears rushed
May 2025 Easy to understand. Not rushed.
May 2025 There is a Positive Attitude about what you are there for . And that is taking care of people.
May 2025 The whole group there is fantastic and so caring
April 2025 Competence, interest in my welfare and recovery.
April 2025 Dr. Whitlock listens and provides easy to understand answers. Never did I feel rushed. Jen (the nurse) remembered us from almost a year ago and was as friendly, polite and positive as when we first met her.
April 2025 This rating is specifically for Dr Whitlock. He was very patient and kind. He took the time to explain everything and answer all of our questions. We could tell he genuinely cared.
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