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Dr. Howard Derrick, MD

General Surgery
4.2 (9)
Map Pin Small Plano, TX
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Howard Derrick, MD

Dr. Howard Derrick, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Plano, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 51 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano.

Dr. Derrick works at Surgical Institute in Plano, TX with other offices in Dallas, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Appendicitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Derrick's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Healthtexas Provider Network
    4708 Alliance Blvd Ste 270, Plano, TX 75093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (469) 800-5240
  2. 2
    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
    4700 Alliance Blvd, Plano, TX 75093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (469) 814-2000
  3. 3
    Surgical Institute
    3600 Gaston Ave Ste 958, Dallas, TX 75246 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 820-0111

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano

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    About Dr. Howard Derrick, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 51 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1528086907
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Baylor University Med Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baylor University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Howard Derrick, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Derrick is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Derrick. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Derrick.

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