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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.
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
- Sanford School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Derek Thomas Dirks has 3 locationsNorthwest Bariatrics
750 N Syringa St Ste 205Post Falls, ID 83854 Tel: (208) 262-0945
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 - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 12 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, Polish | |
| Post Falls , ID | Coeur D Alene , ID | Tucson , AZ | Spokane , WA |
| Med School: University Of Iowa Roy J And Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine | Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College | Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston | Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Derek Thomas Dirks has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Derek Thomas Dirks has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
12 Years Experience
Dr. Derek Thomas Dirks holds an expired medical license in the state of Idaho.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Idaho that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Sanford School Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Iowa Roy J And Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine and University Of Iowa in 2014.
NPI Number
Dr. Dirks' NPI number is 1427476225.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Derek Dirks affiliated with?
- Dr. Derek Dirks is affiliated with Northwest Specialty Hospital and Post Falls Er And Hospital.
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