- Dr. Wayne M Derkac, MD
Dr. Wayne M Derkac, MD
Overview
Dr. Wayne M Derkac, MD works in Norfolk, Virginia is a specialist in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and graduated Childrens Hospital in 1982. Dr. Derkac is affiliated with Sentara Bayside Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and practicing for 49 years
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
Conditions
• Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation)• Cardiomyopathy
• Cholesterol Diseases
• Cognitive Assessment
• Coloboma of Iris
• Coronary Heart Disease, Susceptibility to, 6
• Cosmetic Facial Implant Surgery
• CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
• Independent Forensic Evaluation
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• Neurological Muscle Weakness
• No-Needle, No-Scalpel Vasectomy
• Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
• Pneumonia
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Procedures
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)• Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
• Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
• Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
• Heart Defect Repair
• Peripheral Artery Catheterization
• Thoracentesis
• Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 49
State License
- Virginia
Education & Training
Residency Hospitals
Year completed: 1982
Medical School
New York, NY, United States
Graduated: 1974
Internship Hospital
Boston, MA, USA
Year completed: 1975
Fellowship Hospital
New York, NY, USA
Year completed: 1978
Awards
Dr. Derkac Reviews
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They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Southern Health PPO
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Affiliated Hospitals
Sentara Bayside Hospital
Sentara Bayside Hospital is a hospital located in Virginia Beach, VA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 6 of 6 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 5 of 6 procedures.
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is a hospital located in Virginia Beach, VA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 14 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 10 of 14 procedures.
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is a hospital located in Williamsburg, VA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 10 of 11 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 11 procedures.
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