Summary

Dr. Derek Donegan is an orthopedic surgeon with two decades of experience treating injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and has developed expertise in complex bone and joint procedures. Dr. Donegan speaks Spanish, French, English, and Italian, allowing him to care for patients from diverse backgrounds.

Derek practices at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and sees patients at the Penn Musculoskeletal Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating joint pain, leg fractures, and arm fractures. Dr. Donegan performs advanced procedures including two-stage hip and knee replacement revisions as well as acetabular surgery. Patients rate him 4.4 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 20 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French, English, Italian
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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20 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French, English, Italian Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Philadelphia , PAWilmington , DENewark , DENewark , DE
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, NJ Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek James Donegan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only)
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • QualCare
  • Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA

Medical Specialties

Dr. Derek James Donegan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Derek James Donegan has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 2006

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