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Mr Donald Whitaker

Cardiothoracic Surgery London

Mr Donald Whitaker

4 years of experience

5,031+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Donald Whitaker at a glance

Mr Donald Whitaker is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Donald Whitaker is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon based at King's College Hospital and he also sees patients privately, including at The London Bridge Hospital. He performs adult cardiac and thoracic surgery and has a special interests in Video- Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), internal rib fixation and the Ravitch repair of pectus excavatum.
Mr Whitaker trained on the South East London programme, which included King's College and Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals. He also undertook a year of Fellowship training in Halifax, Canada. He attained an MD from the University of Edinburgh in 2006 for research into neuropsychological outcomes after bypass surgery. He has also received the Certificate of Completion of Training and is on the General Medical Council Specialist Register for Cardiothoracic Surgery. Mr Whitaker is a member of The Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, The European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsThoracic Surgery
Thoracoscopy or VATS
Rib Fixation
Heart Bypass Surgery
Coronary Artery Surgery
Ravitch Repair
Cardiothoracic Trauma

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Donald Whitaker

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-880787 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-3FC8B1BF · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,464
Annual physical exam 99395 142
Vaccination administration 90471 598
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 857

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Donald Whitaker
HEADSHOT
Donald Whitaker in consultation
IN OFFICE
Donald Whitaker with the team
WITH TEAM
Donald Whitaker at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 120s
Meet Donald Whitaker

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
    Donald Whitaker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4581/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35273138 · cited by 144
  2. Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Donald Whitaker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5136/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34002935 · cited by 162

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.donald.whitaker@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Donald Whitaker specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery in London, GB. 33 years of clinical experience.

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    Donald Whitaker speaks English.

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