Dr. Bruce M Derrick MD
Surgeon
599 W State St Suite 301 Doylestown PA, 18901About
Dr. Bruce Derrick is a general surgeon practicing in Doylestown, PA. Dr. Derrick specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Derrick provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1975
Temple University School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Breast Issues
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Thyroid Cancer
- Hernia
- Vascular Disease
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