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Dr. Christopher Derby, MD

Pediatric Thoracic Surgery*
3.7 (3)
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20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Christopher Derby, MD

Dr. Christopher Derby, MD is a Pediatric Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Wilmington, DE. They specialize in Pediatric Thoracic Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Children'S Hospital Medical Center and is affiliated with Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. Dr. Derby, completed a residency at USC/ University Hospital and USC/Norris. Patients rated Dr. Derby an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Derby works at Dept of Pediatric Infectious Disease in Wilmington, DE with other offices in Dulles, VA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Derby's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
    1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 651-4000
  2. 2
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    44965 Aviation Dr Ste 101B, Dulles, VA 20166 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 628-3530

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  • Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Thoracic Surgery

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    • 20 years of experience
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    • 1962593236
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Children's Hospital Los Angeles
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    • USC/ University Hospital and USC/Norris
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    • Children'S Hospital Medical Center
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    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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