Derek Goerke, MD
4.4/5
My specialties:
- General surgery
Professional interests:
- Acute care surgery
- Endoscopy
- Minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery
- Robotic surgery
What is your practice philosophy? My goal as a physician is to guide patients through the surgical process and help them determine how and when surgery can relieve or prevent suffering.
Credentials
- MD
Specialties
- General surgery
Personal interests
- Biking
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Hunting
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School - Minneapolis, Minnesota
- University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, Colorado
- University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Residencies
- Hennepin County Medical Center - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Years of experience
- 11
Hospital affiliations
- Buffalo Hospital
- Mercy Hospital
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Always friendly and prompt
spend time answering questions that we had with upcoming surgery
Appt was on time, surgeon answered all my questions and was very personable.
This is the first time I've seen this doctor and I have no idea what it would be like to have surgery with him. He seems very nice,considerate and listened.
First visit with this provider. Listened and answered all my questions.
quick appointment time.
Very short visit.
Personal approach
Desired results were achieved.
Dr Goerke was great to work with. He made sure I had the opportunity to ask questions.