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Thomas Derrick, PA-C, specializes in family medicine and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He practices at Squirrel Hill Family Practice-UPMC. He completed his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Saint Francis University.

His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

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