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Rebecca Whitesell, MD

  • 4.7 / 5 (88 ratings)
Pediatric Orthopedics
Accepting New Patients
MultiCare Provider
Location
311 South L St, West Wing - Third Floor, Tacoma, WA, 98405
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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:
  • MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's
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.

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.

  • 4.8 Provider showed concern
  • 4.7 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.7 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.7 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.7 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7 out of 5 (88 ratings, 8 comments)
  • Dec, 12 2025
    Dr. Whitesell is amazing! I have so many lovely things to say about her. She is very compassionate and truly cares about her patients. She explains things in a way that makes sense. She made my daughter and I feel valued. She really takes the time to listen. As a parent I appreciate that. My daughter feels really comfortable with her and really likes how she explains things and shows that she cares about her.
  • Dec, 8 2025
    They explained everything about my daughters injury and do's and don't while healing.
  • Nov, 13 2025
    This was our first time visiting this clinic and I was very happy with our visit. Everyone we saw was very nice and helpful. Switching doctors after a military move is always nerve wracking but I was pleasantly surprised at how good our experience was.
  • Nov, 11 2025
    I was very impressed by the bed side manner from the staff. The doctor was well informed and provided that information to us to help us make an informed decision for next steps.
  • Oct, 16 2025
    The doctor was so amazing! She went above and beyond my expectations. She made both me and my daughter feel at ease and I 100% recommend her to anyone!
  • Jun, 5 2025
    Dr whitesell and her team were fabulous. Each individual present in the room was kind, patient, and compassionate. Dr Whitesell was very thorough and knowledgeable. She got down to eye level for my child to explain everything which was also very comforting. Would definitely recommend