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Dr. Derrick Y Sun, MD

Neurological Surgery
Accepting new patients
Medical Office Building 1 16651 Southwest Fwy Ste 440, Sugar Land, TX 77479
(346) 450-5461

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

It is Dr. Sun's honor and privilege to provide personalized and compassionate care to my patients and their loved ones. I take pride in treating patients like I would treat my family members. I like to educate and empower them so they can make well-informed decisions about their care. I listen carefully to their concerns and work closely with them to formulate the best approach to their treatment. Conservative, non-surgical measures should always be attempted before surgical options are considered. When surgery is mutually decided upon, I use my advanced training along with up-to-date surgical techniques and the latest technology to maximize patient safety and achieve superior surgical outcomes.

Houston Methodist

Our team of highly skilled neurologists, neurosurgeons, researchers and other specialists offers unparalleled care for patients with neurological disorders. We use an integrative approach that combines multiple clinical disciplines and extensive research to provide the best possible health care to you, care that goes beyond just your neurological condition.

Our research teams continue to pioneer the future of neurological care, developing new treatments and clinical trials for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, concussions, brain tumors and other neurological disorders. Our research efforts to advance neuroscience include participating in clinical trials on nervous system diseases and disorders, cardiovascular diseases and behavioral and mental disorders.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas

Languages Spoken

Mandarin

Location & Hours

Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery
16651 Southwest Fwy Ste 440, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Epilepsy
Hemorrhagic stroke
Ischemic Stroke
Sleep Disorders
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Tumor
Chronic Pain
Headaches
Optic Atrophy
Voice and swallow disorder
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cognitive Decline
Neuromuscular Disorders
Spinal Disorders
Ataxia
Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease
Chiari Malformations
Carotid Artery Disease
Concussion
Arteriovenous Fistula Brain
Arteriovenous Fistula Spine
Vascular malformation
Stroke
Alzheimer's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Diplopia (Double Vision)
Huntington’s Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Procedures Performed

Wellness Psychiatry
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
Brain Surgery
Stereotactic Surgery
Sports Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Texas Children's Health Plan
Humana
Medicaid
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
Renaissance
Cigna-HealthSpring
Molina Healthcare
Medicare
Aetna
Transamerica
AmeriGroup
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CHAMPVA

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60