John Marshall Whatley

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John Marshall Whatley M.D.

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About Dr. Whatley

Dr. John Marshall Whatley is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Hip, Knee, and Trauma Specialist serving patients at BROC’s Bluebonnet and Walker Campuses.

Dr. John Marshall Whatley earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University and his Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the same institution and pursued a fellowship in Trauma and Joint Replacement at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Whatley’s specific clinical interests include pelvis and acetabular fractures, open fractures, complex peri-articular fractures, fracture nonunions, treatment of polytrauma patients, post-traumatic joint reconstruction, and treatment of hip and knee arthritis.

With a focus on minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, Dr. Whatley strives to optimize recovery and minimize downtime for his patients.


  • Bachelor of Science 
    Biological Sciences
    Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA)
  • Doctor of Medicine
    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (New Orleans, LA)
  • Residency
    Orthopaedic Surgery
    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (New Orleans, LA)
  • Fellowship
    Trauma and Joint Replacement
    Hennepin County Medical Center (Minneapolis, MN)


  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery



  • “Total Hip Arthroplasty After Previous Fracture Surgery,” Orthopedic Clinics of North America (April 2015)
  • “Effect of Lymphedema Treatment in Management of Acute Pilon Fractures,” Orthopedics (July 2017)


  • LSU OITE Award for highest OITE average score among graduating residents
  • LSU University Medal for maintaining a cumulative 4.0 GPA
  • Scholars Fund of the American Medical Association Alliance
  • American Medical Association Foundation Merit Scholarship


  • Louisiana State University
    Louisiana Boys’ State Counselor, August each year  (2003-2006)
    Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Gamma Chapter (2003-2007) Recording Secretary (2004-2006)
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
    Medical School Admissions Tours, LSU Health Sciences Center (2008-2009)
    Camp Tiger, a week-long day camp for children with disabilities (2008)
    Family Day Tour Guide (2009)

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