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Joy A. Derwenskus DO, MSCR

Chief, Division of General Neurology, and Associate Professor of Neurology

Areas of Expertise

  • General Neurology
  • Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurology
  • Neurosciences

Conditions and Treatments

  • General Neurology

Locations

Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 24100
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Osteopathy - Des Moines University, 1998
  • Internship - Northwestern Medicine Evanston, 2000
  • Residency - University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western, 2003
  • Master of Science in Clinical Research - Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 2005
  • Fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis - Mount Sinai Medical Center, 2005

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Derwenskus is great- very kind and empathic. She is great at explaining things and makes me an active participant in making decisions about my treatment.
September 11, 2024
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Dr. Derwenskus was wonderful!! I was very happy with this appointment. She explained everything clearly.
August 15, 2024
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She did not really listen to my concerns, and I felt like I had been blown off. The severity of symptoms really wasn't listened to, nor was the fact the symptoms are worsening. There wasn't a lot of compassion for the amount of fear and anxiety being brought on by the symptoms. Very little patient input for care plan was sought.
August 6, 2024
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I was very comfortable with doctor who explained all my questions.
July 8, 2024
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I had copies of medical imaging reports and the doctor refused to look at them. She has NO interest in the paperwork I brought that would have saved us both so much time in explaining the entire situation. She stated multiple times she was confused and I kept asking her to look at the timeline of symptoms I had typed and the medical records from the hospital I had brought. She said she did not have time for a book. Very disappointed in the lack of care and understanding.
June 25, 2024
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Absolutely love Dr Derwenskus!
June 21, 2024
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I believe Dr D is a good, caring Dr.
June 7, 2024
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No problem with the visit with the physician.
May 13, 2024
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Dr. Derwenskus is very diligent and treats me with respect. I appreciate the time she always spends trying to figure out the cause of my medical issues.
May 1, 2024
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