FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Dr. Gilbert Whitmer, Managing Physician and Medical Director at U.S. HealthWorks in Fayetteville, is among the many outstanding physicians that make up the talented team of medical professionals at U.S. HealthWorks.
The U.S. HealthWorks Managing Physician program recognizes leadership and management skills of the U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group in its continual pursuit of the Highest Quality of Care initiatives based on “exceptionalism.” The program goals are based on exceptional medical care delivered by exceptional medical providers.
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group providers with outstanding clinical, leadership, and managerial skills are named Managing Physicians and utilize those skills to effect positive changes to the quality of care and performance of the U.S. HealthWorks centers.
Dr. Gilbert Whitmer
“Managing Physicians are the ‘best of the best.’ The nomination process is rigorous and the election of candidates held to great scrutiny by their medical peers as well as their Operations and Sales colleagues,” said Dr. Mark Pucek, Chief Medical Officer. “A Managing Physician is a crucial position for U.S. HealthWorks. They are responsible for the center they manage, and take on a huge role, ensuring that we have well-cared for patients, and a productive staff of medical professionals.”
Dr. Whitmer has been a part of U.S. HealthWorks since 2007, when he joined the team in Fayetteville as Medical Director. He has been practicing medicine for 18 years.
“I’m honored to be a Medical Director and Managing Physician for U.S. HealthWorks and fill such an important role,” Dr. Whitmer said. “We have an outstanding organization that cares deeply about quality and patient care, and those qualities are something I know our patients really appreciate.”
Dr. Whitmer earned his medical degree from John Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. He later attended the University of South Carolina Medical School, where he completed an Orthopedic Surgical residency. He completed a subspecialty fellowship in Hand Surgery at Campbell Clinic, one of the world’s leading orthopedic centers, and the University of Tennessee, Memphis.
Prior to joining U.S. HealthWorks, Dr. Whitmer was a Surgeon and Managing Partner at Carolina Regional Orthopaedics and Chief of Medical Staff at Community Hospital, both located in Rocky Mount, NC.
In addition to his extensive medical experience, Dr. Whitmer has been Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
About U.S. HealthWorks
U.S. HealthWorks, a subsidiary of Dignity Health, is one of the country’s largest operators of occupational healthcare centers with 232 clinics and worksites in 20 states and more than 3,600 employees, including about 800 medical providers. Our centers collectively serve more than 13,000 patients each day, providing quality medical care to help employees return to work and allow employers to effectively manage claims and reduce lost work time. U.S. HealthWorks also offers special early return-to-work, injury prevention and ergonomics programs. For more information, please visit www.ushealthworks.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
