DavidRichmondWhiddonMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Clearwater, FL

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

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Office
430 Morton Plant St
Suite 301
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone+1 727-461-6026

Summary

Dr. David Whiddon is an orthopedic surgeon in Clearwater, FL. He received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and has been in practice 19 years. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery and is experienced in hip and knee surgery, total joint replacement, knee surgery, minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery, and revision hip surgery.

Education & Training

Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2005
Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Internship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2014 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2010 - 2014
VA State Medical License 1999 - 2012
MA State Medical License 2005 - 2011
NC State Medical License 2000 - 2001
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

28 citations
Accuracy of digital templating in total hip arthroplasty.
David R Whiddon, James V. Bono, Jason E. Lang, Eric L. Smith, Aaron K Salyapongse
American Journal of Orthopedics. 2011-08-01
83 citations
A clinically relevant assessment of posterior cruciate ligament and posterolateral corner injuries. Evaluation of isolated and combined deficiency.
Jon K. Sekiya, David R Whiddon, Chad T. Zehms, Mark D. Miller
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2008-08-01
30 citations
Double compared with single-bundle open inlay posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in a cadaver model.
David R Whiddon, Chad T. Zehms, Mark D. Miller, J. Scott Quinby, Scott L. Montgomery
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2008-09-01

Press Mentions

Surgical Techs Are a Vital Part of Operating Room TeamSeptember 20th, 2021
Mease Dunedin Hospital Stands Tall in OrthopedicsApril 21st, 2021