Overview
Dr. Hess specializes in pediatric ophthalmology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Department of Pediatric Medicine. He served as chief of the medical staff from 2017-2019. He joined the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital medical staff in 2004. Dr. Hess earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He trained as an ophthalmology resident at Medical College of Virginia and completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Duke University Eye Center.
Dr. Hess is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Amblyopia.
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- HMO
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- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
601 5th Street South, St Petersburg, FL 33701
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hess has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek B. Hess
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek B. Hess?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek B. Hess by calling their office at 727-767-4393. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek B. Hess a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek B. Hess is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Derek B. Hess specialize in?
While Dr. Derek B. Hess is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Esotropia, and X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Derek B. Hess accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek B. Hess accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-4393 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- EsotropiaDr. Hess isDistinguished. Learn about Esotropia.
- StrabismusDr. Hess isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- AmblyopiaDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AniridiaDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Anton SyndromeDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Anton Syndrome.
- AstigmatismDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- BlepharophimosisDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis.
- Blepharophimosis SyndromeDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis Syndrome.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- CMV RetinitisDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about CMV Retinitis.
- Cogan's SyndromeDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Cogan's Syndrome.