Overview
Derek Neilson is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Neilson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Brittle Cornea Syndrome, and Chromosome 6 Uniparental Disomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Christopher Spiekerman is a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Spiekerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Croup, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Giardia Infection, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Dr. Spiekerman is currently accepting new patients.
Central Arizona Medical Associates PC
Tami Bruce is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Bruce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Obesity. Dr. Bruce is currently accepting new patients.
Arizona Pediatric Cardiology
Damon Dixon is a Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Isthmian Coarctation. Dr. Dixon is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Brittle Cornea SyndromeDr. Neilson isDistinguished. Learn about Brittle Cornea Syndrome.
- Chromosome 6 Uniparental DisomyDr. Neilson isDistinguished. Learn about Chromosome 6 Uniparental Disomy.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Neilson isDistinguished. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS)
- Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS)Dr. Neilson isDistinguished. Learn about Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS).
- Advanced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- 3p Deletion SyndromeDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about 3p Deletion Syndrome.
- Chromosome 11 Uniparental DisomyDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 11 Uniparental Disomy.
- Chromosome 12p DeletionDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 12p Deletion.
- Chromosome 13q DuplicationDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 13q Duplication.
- Chromosome 15q DeletionDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 15q Deletion.
- Experienced
- 2q37 Deletion SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about 2q37 Deletion Syndrome.
- 47 XYY SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about 47 XYY Syndrome.
- Aase SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Aase Syndrome.
- Abruzzo-Erickson SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Abruzzo-Erickson Syndrome.
- Achalasia Microcephaly SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.
- Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field DefectDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field Defect.