Summary

Originally from California, Derek has a passion for improving the health of his patients and the community. He attended Cal State University in Fullerton for his undergraduate studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. He continued his education by earning a master’s in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. Prior to becoming a physician assistant, Derek served as a social worker for twelve years. He graduated with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Having worked in medicine for the last twelve years, Derek’s clinical interests include comprehensive brain and spine care.“I believe in providing the care and support necessary to enable each patient to achieve their individual health goals.”Derek moved to Grand Junction in 2016 to immerse himself in the outdoors of Western Colorado. He enjoys mountain biking, rafting, climbing, and skiing with his spouse, three children and two dogs.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Derek Dennis Diaz

750 Wellington AveGrand Junction, CO 81501
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Grand Junction , COGreely , COGrand Junction , COGrand Junction , CO
Med School: Albany Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Derek Dennis Diaz

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SelectHealth
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Derek Dennis Diaz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Derek Dennis Diaz has the following area of expertise

  • Neurosurgery

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