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Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 15 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she developed expertise in comprehensive adult care. Dr. Bakkali-Derksen focuses on treating patients in hospital settings, providing specialized care for complex medical conditions that require inpatient management. She is fluent in English and dedicated to delivering thorough medical care to her patients.
Dr. Bakkali-Derksen practices at Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, Minnesota, and maintains affiliations with both Northfield Hospital and Owatonna Hospital. She treats various conditions including high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. Her clinical skills include performing blood tests, breast cancer screening, and colorectal cancer screening to help patients maintain their health and detect potential issues …early.
Read More Read less Dr. Bakkali-Derksen practices at Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, Minnesota, and maintains affiliations with both Northfield Hospital and Owatonna Hospital. She treats various conditions including high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. Her clinical skills include performing blood tests, breast cancer screening, and colorectal cancer screening to help patients maintain their health and detect potential issues …early.
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Quick Facts
- 15 years of experience
- speaks English
- Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 15 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish | |
| Owatonna , MN | Mesquite , TX | Denver , CO | New Hyde Park , NY |
| Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine | Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011.
NPI Number
Dr. Bakkali-Derksen's NPI number is 1538446059.
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- Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen is affiliated with Northfield Hospital and Owatonna Hospital.
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