Meghan Whitlatch, MD

General Surgery

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Female

5.0
Based on 30 ratings
Meghan Whitlatch, MD

About Meghan Whitlatch, MD

Meghan A. Whitlatch, M.D., is a general surgeon who performs a broad spectrum of general surgery procedures with particular interests in hernia repair, gallbladder removal, wound care and surgeries of the small bowel, colon, breast, skin and soft tissue. She pairs team-based care with meticulous surgical techniques for procedures that improve her patients’ quality of life. 

Dr. Whitlatch earned a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She completed her Doctor of Medicine at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, followed by a general surgery residency at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth.   

Providing a positive and safe surgical experience is important to Dr. Whitlatch, beginning at the preoperative consultation all the way through the postoperative evaluation. Her philosophy is to treat patients like family. She listens, explains options in plain language and recommends what she would want for her own loved ones. 

Outside of work, Dr. Whitlatch enjoys spending time with her family and pets. Originally from North Carolina, she loves the welcoming community. 

Education

Medical: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Residency: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Internship: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Locations

Riverside Surgical Specialists Smithfield

19375 Benns Grant Boulevard, Smithfield, VA 23430

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Riverside Surgical Specialists Newport News

109 Philip Roth Street, Newport News, VA 23606

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
5.0
Based on 30 ratings
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April 21, 2026
Excellent experience with surgeon through surgery and recovery.
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April 12, 2026
Dr Whitlatch did an amazing job. I recommend without reservation
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March 18, 2026
She asked questions and informed me about my problem. She made any further treatment my decision. Enjoyed her Very much. .
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March 16, 2026
Both the nurse and provider where very attentive. Listen to my concerns and provided option. Very happy
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March 12, 2026
Dr. Whitlatch is, without a doubt, one of the best doctors I have ever interacted with so far. She listened to what I had to say and asked appropriate questions. My input was involved in every decision that was made.
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March 12, 2026
[...] Dr. Whitlatch was knowledgeable about the results of [...] tests, and was encouraging that he would continue to get better, though it would take a while.
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March 08, 2026
Well informed about my condition and clearly explained the options.
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March 07, 2026
I'm so grateful for these employees and I'm alive
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March 03, 2026
Already have recomed people to Dr. Whitatch. She is one of the best boctors I have been to in a long time. She cares.
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February 04, 2026
Answered all questions!
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January 23, 2026
Thank you so much Dr for the care you provided to me. You are a very caring Dr. Im glad I was referred to you for my surgery!
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