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Dr. Derek Muehrcke, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.1 (17)
Map Pin Small Saint Augustine, FL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Derek Muehrcke, MD

Dr. Derek Muehrcke, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Saint Augustine, FL. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Rush-Presbyterian, St Lukes Medical Center and is affiliated with Flagler Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital. Dr. Muehrcke, completed a residency at Harvard Med School|Harvard Medical School|Mass General Hosp/Harvard Med School|Merseyside Health Authority|The Cleveland Clinic Foundation|Mass General Hosp/ Harvard Med School. Patients rated Dr. Muehrcke an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Muehrcke works at Practice in Saint Augustine, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Aortic Aneurysm along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Muehrcke's Office Locations

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    Lighthouse Pain and Spine Specialists
    300 Health Park Blvd Ste 5008, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 494-2394

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  • Flagler Hospital
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital

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Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist

Treatment frequency



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Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Carotid Artery Disease
Pleural Effusion
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Systolic Heart Failure
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Thoracentesis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Dissection
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1568464774
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Harvard Med School|Harvard Medical School|Mass General Hosp/Harvard Med School|Merseyside Health Authority|The Cleveland Clinic Foundation|Mass General Hosp/ Harvard Med School
    Residency
    Internship
    • Mass General Hosp/ Harvard Med School
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rush-Presbyterian, St Lukes Medical Center
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    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Muehrcke works at Practice in Saint Augustine, FL. View the full address on Dr. Muehrcke’s profile.

    Dr. Muehrcke has seen patients for Aortic Aneurysm, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Muehrcke on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Muehrcke. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Muehrcke.

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