Summary

Dr. Derek Dirks is a surgeon with 12 years of experience who earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa. He completed his residency training at Sanford School of Medicine, where he developed expertise in surgical procedures and patient care.

Dr. Dirks practices at multiple locations throughout Post Falls, Idaho, including Northwest Bariatrics, Northwest Specialty Hospital, and Post Falls ER and Hospital. He specializes in treating digestive conditions such as colon polyps, GERD, and acid reflux. His surgical expertise includes performing colonoscopies, lower GI endoscopies, and upper GI endoscopies to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal problems.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 12 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • Sanford School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Derek Thomas Dirks has 3 locations

Northwest Bariatrics

750 N Syringa St Ste 205Post Falls, ID 83854
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Northwest Specialty Hospital

1593 E Polston AvePost Falls, ID 83854

Post Falls Er And Hospital

497 S Beck RdPost Falls, ID 83854

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SurgeryPlastic SurgeryOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryDiagnostic Radiology
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12 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Post Falls , IDSpokane , WASeattle , WASpokane , WA
Med School: University Of Iowa Roy J And Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Hawaii At Manoa Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek Thomas Dirks

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Assurant Health
  • Asuris Northwest Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Cross of Idaho - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Centivo
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EMI Health
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Group Health Cooperative - HMO
  • Health Plus
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Mountain Health Co-Op
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - HMO
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • SelectHealth
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • University of Utah Health Plans
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Derek Thomas Dirks has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Derek Thomas Dirks has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Idaho, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Sanford School Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Iowa Roy J And Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine
University Of IowaGraduated in 2014

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Where is Dr. Derek Dirks's office located?
Dr. Derek Dirks's office is located at 750 N Syringa St Ste 205, Post Falls, ID, 83854.
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