Rebecca Whitesell, MD

Rebecca Whitesell, MD provides evaluation and treatment for all aspects of pediatric orthopedic care. She has special interest in trauma, scoliosis, hip preservation, and sports and limb deformities.

In her free time, Dr. Whitesell enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, camping and kayaking, traveling and spending time with my family. As a former ballet dancer, she enjoys the performing arts.

The services Dr. Whitesell provides include:

• Clubfoot correction
• Fracture care
• Pediatric and adolescent hip preservation
• Limb and spinal deformity correction
• Sports injury care and prevention

Languages: English

Professional School: University of Texas - Health Science Center (San Antonio, TX)

Residency: University of Alabama Birmingham - Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite - Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Medical Groups: Mary Bridge Children's, MultiCare

Medical Association Memberships:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America

Research:

Hurt TL, Whitesell R, Mou J, Pflugeisen B. Does Mentoring by Orthopedic Surgeons Improve Forearm Fracture Reduction Outcomes by Pediatric Emergency Physicians? Evaluation of a Process Improvement Intervention Program. J Emerg Med. 2019 Aug;57(2):140-150. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2019.04.021. Epub 2019 Jun 21.

Learn more about ongoing studies and medical research at the MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation.

Practice Philosophy: Taking care of children with orthopedic conditions is a unique privilege. I particularly enjoy ensuring that both child and parent understand and agree upon the plan of care. I want my patients to know I am always available to them. My primary goal is to take the best possible care of my patients and to return them to their primary job — being happy, healthy, active kids!

Special Interests: Trauma care, scoliosis, hip preservation, and sports and limb deformities.