4.5
18 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Derek Heard is a family medicine physician with 27 years of experience caring for patients and families throughout their healthcare journeys. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and completed his residency training at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Dr. Heard speaks English and brings nearly three decades of clinical expertise to his practice.
Dr. Heard is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital North Campus and practices at multiple locations throughout Albany, Georgia. He focuses on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. His clinical skills include performing blood tests and complete blood counts to monitor patient health, as well as providing specialized chronic wound care. Patients rate Dr. Heard 4.5 out of 5 stars for his compassionate and thorough approach to family medicine.
Dr. Heard is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital North Campus and practices at multiple locations throughout Albany, Georgia. He focuses on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. His clinical skills include performing blood tests and complete blood counts to monitor patient health, as well as providing specialized chronic wound care. Patients rate Dr. Heard 4.5 out of 5 stars for his compassionate and thorough approach to family medicine.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 27 years of experience
- 42 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
- 5 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Derek Juwan Heard has 4 locationsPhoebe Primary Care Of Albany
2709 Meredyth Dr Ste 230Albany, GA 31707Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| 27 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, French, Creole | Speaks English |
| Albany , GA | Roswell , GA | SUWANEE , GA | SUWANEE , GA |
| Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University | Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek Juwan Heard
Medical Specialties
Dr. Derek Juwan Heard has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Derek Juwan Heard has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
27 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Georgia, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Medical School
Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta UniversityGraduated in 1999
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- Dr. Derek Heard is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital North Campus.
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- Dr. Derek Heard's office is located at 2000 Palmyra Rd, Albany, GA, 31701.
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