Dr. Derrick always has the patient's best interests at heart.
"I will always recommend what I feel is best for each unique situation," he said.
Getting the best possible outcome means a lot to him. He loves caring for others, and that is what drew him to a career in medicine. That's why OSF HealthCare seemed like such a good fit.
"I wanted to work at an organization that shares my values and allows me to provide quality, state-of-the-art care," he said.
Dr. Derrick grew up in central California and is married to a family nurse practitioner.
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Languages
English
Gender
Male
Board Certifications
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 1990
Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 1987
Education & Experience
UC San Diego Medical Center
Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1989
UC Davis Medical Center
Residency, General Surgery, 1986
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Medical Education, 1981
Primary Location
OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute - Cardiothoracic Surgery
