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Dr. Derick Christian, MD

General Surgery*
3.1 (8)
Map Pin Small Paterson, NJ
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Derick Christian, MD

Dr. Derick Christian, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Paterson, NJ. They graduated from Saba University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Joseph's University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Christian an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Christian works at Practice in Paterson, NJ with other offices in New Brunswick, NJ, Clifton, NJ and Totowa, NJ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey 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. Christian's Office Locations

  1. 1
    St. Joseph's University Medical Center
    703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 754-2850
  2. 2
    Saint Peter's University Hospital
    254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 339-7633
  3. 3
    Office
    1135 Broad St Ste 1, Clifton, NJ 07013 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 754-2850
  4. 4
    Office
    225 Minnisink Rd Fl 3, Totowa, NJ 07512 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 754-2850

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  • Saint Joseph's University Medical Center

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Thyroidectomy
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Meckel's Diverticulum
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Stomach Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
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Adrenalectomy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
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Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
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Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
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Decortication and Pleurectomy
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Hernia Repair
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Gujarati
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    NPI Number
    • 1972594364
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of Pennsylvania (Surgery)
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Saba University School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Derick Christian, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Christian is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Christian accepts Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Christian has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Christian. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Christian.

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