Dr. Derek Gagnon M.D.
Family Practitioner
3985 Cummings Rd Suite 4 San Diego CA, 92136About
Dr. Derek Gagnon is a family practitioner practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Gagnon specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Gagnon possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine MD
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1997
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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