Dr. Derek James Anderson MD
Family Practitioner
9001 SUMMA AVE BATON ROUGE LA, 70809About
Dr. Derek Anderson is a family practitioner practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Anderson specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Anderson possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1993
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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