Dr. Jon Whitehurst is an Orthopedic Surgeon and he has been serving Rockford, IL since 1996. He is board certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.About Jon Whitehurst, MD:Dr. Jon Whitehurst … Read more ›
I went to Dr. Whitehurst to evaluate an MRI I had done after I hurt my shoulder at the end of 2018. He evaluated my MRI results and did a thorough examination of my shoulder. He was very complete in his explanation and provided me with all of the different options. The pain in my shoulder has subsided due to the cortisone s…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Center Feinberg School Of Medicine | Bachelors Degree | B.S. Chemical Engineering Biomedical Emphasis | 1985 |
| University Of Chicago/The Pritzker School Of Medicine | Doctorate | M.D. | 1996 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University of Chicago Hospitals | Orthopedic Surgery | 2001 |
| Fellowship - The Southern California Orthopaedic Institute | General Practice | Not Specified |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Surgery | Orthopaedic Surgery | Not Specified |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon | OrthoIllinois | Present |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Team Physician | Chicago Blackhawks Medical Network | Present |
| Team Physician | Rockford IceHogs AHL Hockey | Present |
| Team Physician | Boylan High School | Present |
| Professional Member | The AHL American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons | Present |
| Professional Member | American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine | Present |
| Professional Member | Arthroscopy Association of North America | Present |
Jon B Whitehurst, MD has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Years In Practice: 29 (started in 1996)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Whitehurst specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
More info: We accept cash and credit cards.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: No
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
OrthoIllinois - 650 S. Randall Road
“Great Experience”
I went to Dr. Whitehurst to evaluate an MRI I had done after I hurt my shoulder at the end of 2018. He evaluated my MRI results and did a thorough examination of my shoulder. He was very complete in his explanation and provided me with all of the different options. The pain in my shoulder has subsided due to the cortisone shot and if any of my symptoms flare up, I will not hesitate to go back to Dr. Whitehurst.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
as mentioned above, the overall experience with Dr. Whitehurst and Francie was quite positive. They along with their staff were a joy to work with. They were very informative, good listeners and provided the care I need to repair my shoulder injury.
“very positive and uplifting, and very professional”
as mentioned above, the overall experience with Dr. Whitehurst and Francie was quite positive. They along with their staff were a joy to work with. They were very informative, good listeners and provided the care I need to repair my shoulder injury.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
The entire staff here is extremely friendly and professional. Dr. Whitehurst and his staff are excellent.
“Shoulder Pain.”
The entire staff here is extremely friendly and professional. Dr. Whitehurst and his staff are excellent.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Whitehurst. He listened to my concerns and explained things thoroughly.
“Excellent care”
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Whitehurst. He listened to my concerns and explained things thoroughly.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Everyone was very knowledgeable and friendly!
“excellent!”
Everyone was very knowledgeable and friendly!
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Dr. Whithurst repaired my right shoulder a few years ago. There was no hesitation to have him repair my left shoulder.
“Totally satisfied with my treatment.”
Dr. Whithurst repaired my right shoulder a few years ago. There was no hesitation to have him repair my left shoulder.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Very very pleased, I would highly recommend Dr Whitehurst and his staff!
“I always felt that I was in very good hands..”
Very very pleased, I would highly recommend Dr Whitehurst and his staff!
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
I am very happy with Dr. Whitehurst and his staff. Everyone treated me professionally and well and I feel that the result were very good
“very satisfied”
I am very happy with Dr. Whitehurst and his staff. Everyone treated me professionally and well and I feel that the result were very good
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Dr. Jon Whitehurst explained to me all my options in my case, he is very professional I always felt that I was on good hands for my surgery
“excelent”
Dr. Jon Whitehurst explained to me all my options in my case, he is very professional I always felt that I was on good hands for my surgery
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
I was very pleased with every step along the way. The surgical center staff was outstanding and the procedure went extremely well. The physical therapy team has been outstanding and I have gained my motion back just as they had predicted and with very little pain. Dr. Whitehurst and his staff were outstanding. The follow up was excellent. I never felt rushed when I visited with Dr. Whitehurst and he was very thorough on answering all of my questions.
“Dr. Whitehurst was incredibly thorough and did an outstanding job.”
I was very pleased with every step along the way. The surgical center staff was outstanding and the procedure went extremely well. The physical therapy team has been outstanding and I have gained my motion back just as they had predicted and with very little pain. Dr. Whitehurst and his staff were outstanding. The follow up was excellent. I never felt rushed when I visited with Dr. Whitehurst and he was very thorough on answering all of my questions.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Excellent
“My Shoulder”
Excellent
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Dr. Whitehurst was a pleasure to work with, and took the time to explain the surgery process. His staff was also wonderful to work with. This entire experience went very well and much better than I could have expected. Thank you Orthoillinois!!
“Awesome surgeon!”
Dr. Whitehurst was a pleasure to work with, and took the time to explain the surgery process. His staff was also wonderful to work with. This entire experience went very well and much better than I could have expected. Thank you Orthoillinois!!
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
such a professional doctor and wonderful bedside manner . He stayed with me all the way through and made me feel that he really cared about me .
“exceptional doctor absolutely the best thank you doctor .”
such a professional doctor and wonderful bedside manner . He stayed with me all the way through and made me feel that he really cared about me .
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
This is my second experience getting surgery with Dr. Whitehurst. He and his staff have been friendly, informative, compassionate, and (most importantly) skillful. Thanks to everyone that I have encountered at Orthoillinois.
“Great job.”
This is my second experience getting surgery with Dr. Whitehurst. He and his staff have been friendly, informative, compassionate, and (most importantly) skillful. Thanks to everyone that I have encountered at Orthoillinois.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Excellent care provider. Dr. Whitehurst is the best.
“Physician and staff were totally awsome.”
Excellent care provider. Dr. Whitehurst is the best.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Rh shoulder large tear rotate cuff. Unable to do normal actives until surgery. Back to normal movement in 3rd month.
“Excellent surgeon”
Rh shoulder large tear rotate cuff. Unable to do normal actives until surgery. Back to normal movement in 3rd month.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
the explanations were through and understandable. the entire staff made the experience as pleasant as possible
“i felt comfortable and important”
the explanations were through and understandable. the entire staff made the experience as pleasant as possible
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
came to dr whitehurst on a recommondation. love him!!!!
“excellent”
came to dr whitehurst on a recommondation. love him!!!!
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
wonderful
“great”
wonderful
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Great experience. Felt very comfortable working with him. Good explanations and opportunity for feedback.
“Great experience”
Great experience. Felt very comfortable working with him. Good explanations and opportunity for feedback.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
very happy with how i have been treated.
“excellant”
very happy with how i have been treated.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Though this surgery was necessary and painful, I felt better every week with the staff encouragement and assistance at therapy.
“Encouraging”
Though this surgery was necessary and painful, I felt better every week with the staff encouragement and assistance at therapy.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
good positive
“good”
good positive
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
great experience so far
“Everything went fine”
great experience so far
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Brought me back to normalcy with my shoulder.
“excellent”
Brought me back to normalcy with my
shoulder.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
staff was great , never had to wait long
“knee pain is gone”
staff was great , never had to wait long
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Everybody from the time of checking in to the final stop at the appointment desk very precise and professional
“helped me tremendously!”
Everybody from the time of checking in to the final stop at the appointment desk very precise and professional
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Good
“Good”
Good
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
great
“great”
great
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
nice
“nice”
nice
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
I have always been treated with the up-most respect. Every employee always has a smile and it was a pleasant experience.
“It was a great operation and overall experience ”
I have always been treated with the up-most respect. Every employee always has a smile and it was a pleasant experience.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
very good
“very good”
very good
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
dr. whitehurst was great
“great”
dr. whitehurst was great
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
very happy with the results, left knee feels great
“success”
very happy with the results, left knee feels great
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
My experience was excellent.
“My experience was enjoyable and rewarding,”
My experience was excellent.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
greatest
“great”
greatest
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Very pleased, terrific results
“Great!”
Very pleased, terrific results
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Dr. Whitehurst answered all of my questions, both before and after the surgery, and explained everything in clear, understandable terms. I would highly recommend him for anyone needing shoulder surgery. Thank you!
“Excellent experience”
Dr. Whitehurst answered all of my questions, both before and after the surgery, and explained everything in clear, understandable terms. I would highly recommend him for anyone needing shoulder surgery. Thank you!
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Dr. Whitehurst is an excellent doctor
“Extremely happy Dr. Whitehurst was on call when I was injured.”
Dr. Whitehurst is an excellent doctor
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Dr. Whitehurst was spot on with recovery time.
“I had a very good experience and glad my shoulder feels good again.”
Dr. Whitehurst was spot on with recovery time.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
From day 1 I felt very comfortable and had confidence in Dr. Whitehurst. The surgery, anesthsologist, nurses, facility was clean, everyone listened to my questions, had patience with me. I highly reccomend Dr. Whitehurst.
“Nice experience”
From day 1 I felt very comfortable and had confidence in Dr. Whitehurst. The surgery, anesthsologist, nurses, facility was clean, everyone listened to my questions, had patience with me. I highly reccomend Dr. Whitehurst.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Dr. Jon, What are three things I could not do before coming to you? Along with stand from a seated position, navigate stairs, and walk with a normal gait. Now four weeks later, I can do about half the list. Thank you! Brian B.
“Hop, skip, and a jump”
Dr. Jon, What are three things I could not do before coming to you? Along with stand from a seated position, navigate stairs, and walk with a normal gait. Now four weeks later, I can do about half the list. Thank you! Brian B.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
I had experienced an injury to my Shoulder/RotorCuff and had to have Surgical Repair. Ashley,Francine, Jill and all staff were wonderful thru my process!!. From the moment you walked in the building you are treated with happy friendly staff! Was fantastic that all treating options are available to you in this Office. MRI's.Xrays, PT/OT, Surgical all in one Office!! Thanks to Dr. Whitehurst and Francine Assistant Surgeon and Ashley for taking care of my needs. You all work GREAT together!!
“Shoulder/RotorCuff/Bone Spur Surgery”
I had experienced an injury to my Shoulder/RotorCuff and had to have Surgical Repair. Ashley,Francine, Jill and all staff were wonderful thru my process!!. From the moment you walked in the building you are treated with happy friendly staff! Was fantastic that all treating options are available to you in this Office. MRI's.Xrays, PT/OT, Surgical all in one Office!! Thanks to Dr. Whitehurst and Francine Assistant Surgeon and Ashley for taking care of my needs. You all work GREAT together!!
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Dr. Whitehurst is a superb professional.
“perfect”
Dr. Whitehurst is a superb professional.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Could not lift arm up all the way, repaired shoulder. No more pain and can lift arm all the way up.
“no more pain”
Could not lift arm up all the way, repaired shoulder. No more pain and can lift arm all the way up.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
I under estimated the necessity of physical therapy, but it made a big difference in my recovery time.
“Very good”
I under estimated the necessity of physical therapy, but it made a big difference in my recovery time.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Dr. Whitehurst and all the staff that I came in contact with at Orth. did and outstanding job. Thank you so much.
“dr. whitehurst did super job on my shoulder”
Dr. Whitehurst and all the staff that I came in contact with at Orth. did and outstanding job. Thank you so much.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Everyone from this staff has been completely comforting in every way. Took time with me as if I was the only patient. I never felt rushed, or if I might be asking a silly question. If I experienced a hiccup in paperwork with insurance, or any manner, it was handled immediately and professionally, Dr, Whitehurst performed two surgeries on me within the year, and I have had nothing but a pleasant experience. Each person on this staff should know that they are an asset to this amazing team.
“Couldnt have asked for a better experience.”
Everyone from this staff has been completely comforting in every way. Took time with me as if I was the only patient. I never felt rushed, or if I might be asking a silly question. If I experienced a hiccup in paperwork with insurance, or any manner, it was handled immediately and professionally, Dr, Whitehurst performed two surgeries on me within the year, and I have had nothing but a pleasant experience. Each person on this staff should know that they are an asset to this amazing team.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
good
“no more pain”
good
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
very happy with the results!
“excellant”
very happy with the results!
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Good
“It was very easy going, everyone was great!”
Good
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
excellent she explained everything clearly
“i was very pleased with the outcome.”
excellent she explained everything clearly
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
I have seen Dr. Whitehurst for both shoulders and he has got me back to no pain and full motion. He and his staff are very friendly and open to questions. The whole process was unlike any other doctors office I been to. They are efficient and no nonsense. I would recommend him to any of my family, friends and aquaintances.
“Highly recommend Dr. Whitehurst”
I have seen Dr. Whitehurst for both shoulders and he has got me back to no pain and full motion. He and his staff are very friendly and open to questions. The whole process was unlike any other doctors office I been to. They are efficient and no nonsense. I would recommend him to any of my family, friends and aquaintances.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
made it easy
“great doctor”
made it easy
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
It was a very good experience!
“amazing”
It was a very good experience!
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
verygood
“excellent”
verygood
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
wow i could not ask for any more
“i could not expect anymore”
wow i could not ask for any more
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Had a great experience here at Ortho Illinois with Dr. Whitehurst and his staff. Everyone was always open to my questions and concerns and answered my questions to the best of their abilities. Very satisfied with the surgery done on my knee. It has allowed me to progress quickly towards attaining normal function.
“Excellent”
Had a great experience here at Ortho Illinois with Dr. Whitehurst and his staff. Everyone was always open to my questions and concerns and answered my questions to the best of their abilities. Very satisfied with the surgery done on my knee. It has allowed me to progress quickly towards attaining normal function.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
very happy with my results
“very good experience”
very happy with my results
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Very honest and straight forward with recovery time table. I loved how he understood the athletes thinking about returning to the sport. Also loved how my diagnosis was more based on a personal level on how I am doing, it wasn't a broad explanation for the average surgeries.
“Fantastic”
Very honest and straight forward with recovery time table. I loved how he understood the athletes thinking about returning to the sport. Also loved how my diagnosis was more based on a personal level on how I am doing, it wasn't a broad explanation for the average surgeries.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
I had a great experience working with Dr. Whitehurt and his team. I had an injury from a bicycling accident that I had been working through with PT for almost a year. When that didn't work, Dr. Whitehurst and his team did a great job of explaining options from getting and MRI for diagnosis to possible intervention and treatment options. I really appreciate the time they spent with me to figure out the best path to take so that I can be as functional as I was before my cycling accident.
“Getting back to where I want to be!”
I had a great experience working with Dr. Whitehurt and his team. I had an injury from a bicycling accident that I had been working through with PT for almost a year. When that didn't work, Dr. Whitehurst and his team did a great job of explaining options from getting and MRI for diagnosis to possible intervention and treatment options. I really appreciate the time they spent with me to figure out the best path to take so that I can be as functional as I was before my cycling accident.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
so happy that i had the chance to have this doctor work on me, it he did a great job.
“one of the best”
so happy that i had the chance to have this doctor work on me, it he did a great job.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
good
“great doctor”
good
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
very good and easy ro talk to. i had confidence in him and felt he diagnosed my problem and the therapy right on the nose.
“excellent”
very good and easy ro talk to. i had confidence in him and felt he diagnosed my problem and the therapy right on the nose.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Thank You every thing has been top notch
“excellent”
Thank You every thing has been top notch
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
i can recoment him for his treament and willines to cure me
“Excelent support andvtreament”
i can recoment him for his treament and willines
to cure me
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Dr. Whitehurst did a great job in fixing my shoulder.
“great”
Dr. Whitehurst did a great job in fixing my shoulder.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
phenomenal
“fantastic”
phenomenal
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
he was a good doctor
“knee surgery done right”
he was a good doctor
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
l found it to be very comfortable and an overallpositive approach to better my health
“excellant love my doctor”
l found it to be very comfortable and an overallpositive approach to better my health
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
friendly staff doctor always explained and answered all questions
“great”
friendly staff doctor always explained and answered all questions
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Very insightful and supportive of the entire process.
“Great”
Very insightful and supportive of the entire process.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
great
“great”
great
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
I prefer to alway s see the surgeon and not the p.a.
“very efficient clinical area and Doctor was professional and did an excellent surgery5”
I prefer to alway s see the surgeon and not the p.a.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
He was very nice and got to the bottom of my problem in no time. He made sure I was doing well.
“My experience was great.”
He was very nice and got to the bottom of my problem in no time. He made sure I was doing well.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
very pleased with results
“good”
very pleased with results
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
An exceptional experience from start to finish. Most notable is the smooth organization of every function. The every day glitches and issues were never seen. Seriously professional in all regards.
“The best surgical results I have experienced (of 4)”
An exceptional experience from start to finish. Most notable is the smooth organization of every function. The every day glitches and issues were never seen. Seriously professional in all regards.
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
Exception care. Wonderful Staff. Very satisfied
“Exceptional Care”
Exception care. Wonderful Staff. Very satisfied
OrthoIllinois - 324 Roxbury Rd.
i would have like to have met with Dr. Whitehurst himself sooner, rather than wait until my 12 weeks out visit. I had a couple of of other pain issues that were aggravated greatly as a result of the required splint and sling, but I didn't feel like they were appreciative of the additional pain they were causing me, (extreme thumb arthritis and aggravation to my neck/disc hernias). It felt like a bit of "that's not my department." Perhaps even some advise as to what type of doctor I might want to be seen by in the mean time to address those intense pains where suggested. Over all however, very happy with my results.
“Very approachable, friendly, listens and attentive to my concerns, patient, a great communicator.”
i would have like to have met with Dr. Whitehurst himself sooner, rather than wait until my 12 weeks out visit. I had a couple of of other pain issues that were aggravated greatly as a result of the required splint and sling, but I didn't feel like they were appreciative of the additional pain they were causing me, (extreme thumb arthritis and aggravation to my neck/disc hernias). It felt like a bit of "that's not my department." Perhaps even some advise as to what type of doctor I might want to be seen by in the mean time to address those intense pains where suggested. Over all however, very happy with my results.
Comment - “ Great Experience ”
I went to Dr. Whitehurst to evaluate an MRI I had done after I hurt my shoulder at the end of 2018. He evaluated my MRI results and did a thorough examination of my shoulder. He was very complete in his explanation and provided me with all of the different options. The pain in my shoulder has subsided due to the cortisone shot and if any of my symptoms flare up, I will not hesitate to go back to Dr. Whitehurst.