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Dr. Derrick Sun, MD
Neurosurgery*
4.8 (24)
Sugar Land, TX
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Offers telehealth
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Overview of Dr. Derrick Sun, MD
Dr. Derrick Sun, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Sugar Land, TX. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Dr. Sun, completed a residency at University Colo School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Sun an average 4.8 star rating.
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Medical Office Building 116651 Southwest Fwy Ste 440, Sugar Land, TX 77479 Directions (346) 874-2525
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Neuroplasty
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Ratings & Reviews
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About Dr. Derrick Sun, MD
Specialties*
- Neurosurgery
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Specialties*
Years of Experience
- 16 years of experience
Years of Experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Gender
- Male
Gender
NPI Number
- 1093987067
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- University Wisc Hospital & Clins|University of Wisconsin / Madison
Fellowship
Residency
- University Colo School of Medicine
Residency
Internship
- University Colorado School of Medicine
Internship
Medical Education
- University of Texas Medical Branch
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Hospital Affiliations
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
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Dr. Sun has seen patients for Spinal Osteophyte, Spinal Stenosis and Cervical Stenosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sun on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
Dr. Sun speaks Mandarin.
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