Dr. Derrick Wayne Spell, MD

Dr. Derrick Spell is an oncologist who specializes in treating cancer patients, with additional expertise in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency training at the University of Texas Health System. With 29 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Spell has developed extensive knowledge in comprehensive cancer care. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Spell practices at multiple locations throughout Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and maintains affiliations with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Sage Rehabilitation Hospital, and Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet. He focuses on treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. His treatment approach includes advanced radiation therapies such as external beam radiation and high dose rate radiation therapy. Patients …consistently rate Dr. Spell highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.