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Dr. James Lyle Derickson, MD

Adolescent Medicine, Family Medicine
55 years of experience
Northwest Medical Center 6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-9000

Overview
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Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Derickson was born in Hamilton, Ohio. He received his MD Degree from the Ohio State University and did his Residency at David Grant Hospital, Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, California and Internship at York Hospital, York PA. He is Board Certified with the American Board of Family Practice and American Academy of Pediatrics. He is currently licensed in Arizona and Colorado and has been practicing Medicine since 1973. With a specialty in Family Medicine and Pediatrics Dr. Derickson provides primary healthcare services with United Community Health Center during the winter months and practices in Colorado Springs, CO during the summer months. He is interested in preventive health care and incorporating "body, mind, spirit, and social" issues in the balance of life. He and his wife, Cheryl love the desert life of Arizona, and are learning to speak Spanish.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health - 1970

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Northwest Medical Center
6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741

Specialties Treated

Adolescent Medicine
Family Medicine

Insurance Accepted

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

Ambetter
Humana
University of Arizona Health Plans
Optum Health
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna

Cancer 22
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 18
Orthopedics 35
Neurology & Neurosurgery 27
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 34
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 37
Diabetes & Endocrinology 13
Children's Hospital 6
Urology 32
Psychiatry 28
Geriatrics 34
Rehabilitation 19
Obsterics & Gynecology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 5
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 3