Dr. Derek Hess MD

Internal Medicine Physician - St Petersburg, FL

Dr. Derek Hess specializes in internal medicine, ophthalmology and pediatric ophthalmology in St Petersburg, Florida. Details of Dr. Hess' 14 years experience as an MD, his hospital affiliation and education at University of South Florida are available on your free doctor report.

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Primary Location for Dr. Hess

Dr. Derek Hess
880 6th St S
Suite 350
St Petersburg, FL 33701

Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Derek Hess identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs., OphthalmologyOphthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor, and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. No Sub Specialty. and Pediatric Ophthalmology.

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Hess is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Kindred Hospital, St Petersburg
3030 6th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL

License

Dr. Derek Hess has been confirmed to have a license in Florida.

Education

Dr. Hess attended medical school at University of South Florida College of Medicine and graduated in 1998 having 14 years experience.

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While there is no proven correlation between the quality of one's educational institution and the quality of one's professional competence, it is often an indicator. Medical schools have various levels of selectivity (some are harder to get into than others), and both the quality of their clinical training and level of research are measured. Additional medical training in both residency and fellowships and the facilities they are conducted at also provide a history of the doctors' level of training and experience.