--- title: "Dr. William Whang | Orthopedist in Modesto, CA" description: "Dr. William Whang, M.D. practices Orthopedic Surgery in Modesto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-william-whang-1046244929" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. William Whang, M.D. ![William Whang, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/IMLZjDJCJLEabVU1KgIv2DU7QQub0vgyG8aGdjAhVWs/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(1124 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # William Whang, M.D. ## Orthopedic Surgery - Accepting new patients [1409 E. Briggsmore Ave.Modesto, CA 95355](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1409+E.+Briggsmore+Ave.+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) ## Schedule appointment [209-550-4740](tel:+12095504740) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-william-whang-1046244929#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-william-whang-1046244929#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-william-whang-1046244929#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-william-whang-1046244929#provider-services) ## About Dr. Whang Languages English Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include skiing, tennis. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Wake Forest University School of Medicine **Internship:** Boston University Medical Center **Residency:** Boston University Medical Center **Fellowship:** Emory University - Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery ## Board certifications - Orthopedic Surgery ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Memorial Medical Center Modesto - Sutter Tracy Community Hospital ### Medical groups - Gould Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - Inpatient enoxaparin and outpatient aspirin chemoprophylaxis regimen after primary hip and knee arthroplasty: a preliminary study Hamilton SC, Whang WW, Anderson BJ, Bradbury TL, Erens GA, Roberson JR The Journal of arthroplasty 2012-10-01 - The utility of bladder catheterization in total hip arthroplasty Iorio R, Whang W, Healy WL, Patch DA, Najibi S, Appleby D Clinical orthopaedics and related research 2005-03-01 - All-polyethylene and metal-backed tibial components in total knee arthroplasty: a matched pair analysis of functional outcome Najibi S, Iorio R, Surdam JW, Whang W, Appleby D, Healy WL The Journal of arthroplasty 2003-10-01 [View more publications](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?limit=10&query=%22William+Whang%22&verticalKey=research_publication) ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations 1409 E. Briggsmore Ave. Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1409+E.+Briggsmore+Ave.+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-550-4740](tel:+12095504740) ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Hip Fracture Care - [Hip replacement surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hip-replacement) - Hip surgery - Joint injections - Knee arthroscopy - Knee ligament reconstruction and realignment - [Knee replacement](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/knee-replacement) - Knee surgery - Knee surgery revision - Knee Tendon Repair - MAKO Robotic Hip Replacement - MAKO Robotic Knee Replacement - Outpatient Joint Replacement - Revision Hip Surgery - [Robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) ### Conditions - [Ankle pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/foot-and-ankle) - Arthritis of the knee - Foot Arthritis - Hip Arthritis - Hip fracture - [Hip pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hip) - Hip Problems - Knee disorders - [Knee pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/knee) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Orthopedics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/orthopedics) ## From Dr. Whang [Health Q&A ### Hip Replacement, Exercise and Weight Loss I had full hip replacement surgery last year (left side) and it worked well. However, my right hip is now hurting. How can I lose weight effectively without irritating the bad hip? ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/ask-an-expert/answers/hip-replacement-exercise-weight-loss-1051061239) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Orthopedic+Surgery%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+1409+E.+Briggsmore+Ave.%2C+Modesto%2C+CA+95355%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.668163%2C%22lng%22%3A-120.971826%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - ![Jaimie Cossey](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/LIwRX2irW2G9gFs-BHw9sFkGxVadPUMkIITuUvKwAYw/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Jaimie Cossey, P.A.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/jaimie-cossey-1046236215) Briggsmore Specialty Center 1409 E. 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