Meet Dr. Derrick
Your Physician, Wellness Guide & Friend
About Dr. Derrick
Dr. Derrick is a board-certified family physician and osteopathic manipulative medicine specialist committed to delivering personalized, relationship-driven care. He is passionate about understanding the whole person and believes strong physician-patient relationships are the foundation of excellent care. As an osteopathic physician, he provides holistic, evidence-based care that considers each patient’s physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. He partners with patients to address the root causes of illness and empowers them to make informed decisions about their health.
He provides comprehensive primary care, managing both acute and chronic conditions including musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, anxiety and depression, allergies, infections, and more. Dr. Derrick has special interests in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), Lifestyle Medicine, and Functional Fitness. His hands-on OMT approach helps restore balance and function, while his focus on lifestyle and fitness supports injury prevention, recovery, performance, and long-term wellness through movement, nutrition, and sustainable habits.
Approach to Care
Dr. Derrick provides care that is built around the understanding that health is not achieved through isolated visits or quick fixes. It is developed over time through consistent guidance, accountability, and informed decision-making.
Patients are supported not only when they are unwell, but throughout their journey toward improved health, function, and quality of life.
This approach blends preventive care, lifestyle medicine, and personalized guidance, creating a model that is both practical and sustainable.
Philosophy Of Care
I believe that the practice of medicine is both a calling and a responsibility. I am committed to caring for patients faithfully and ethically; respecting life, honoring the trust placed in me, and practicing medicine with wisdom, honesty, and integrity.
I believe that true health is built through each persons consistent effort, personal responsibility, and a commitment to improving how their body functions over time. My role is to guide, support, and be an accountability partner as each of my patients works toward becoming stronger, more capable, and more resilient.
My faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of my commitment to patient-centered care and respect for the whole person. While my beliefs shape how I serve, I welcome and care for all patients with dignity, respect, and professionalism.