Summary

Dr. Derek Donegan is an orthopedic surgeon who focuses on treating injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and brings two decades of experience to his practice. Dr. Donegan is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Dr. Donegan practices at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and sees patients at the Penn Musculoskeletal Center in Philadelphia, PA. He treats patients with arm and leg fractures as well as joint pain. His surgical expertise includes complex hip and knee replacement revisions and acetabular procedures. Patients rate him 4.4 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

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Philadelphia , PANewark , DEWilmington , DENewark , DE
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Temple University's School of Medicine Med School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Med School: Medical College of Virginia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Derek James Donegan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Derek James Donegan holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University in 2006.

NPI Number

Derek James Donegan's NPI number is 1295895159.

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Which hospitals is Derek Donegan affiliated with?
Derek Donegan is affiliated with Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
What languages does Derek Donegan speak?
Derek Donegan speaks English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

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