Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Derek I. Thacker

General Surgery
West Tennessee Medical Group Inc
620 Skyline Dr, 
Jackson, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
4
conditions
West Tennessee Medical Group Inc
620 Skyline Dr, 
Jackson, TN 

Overview

Derek Thacker is a General Surgeon in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Thacker is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Cholecystitis, and Colostomy. Dr. Thacker is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

General Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO

Locations

WEST TENNESSEE MEDICAL GROUP INC
620 Skyline Dr, Jackson, TN 38301

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.

1 Total Publications

Standard Dosing of Enoxaparin for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Is Not Sufficient for Most Patients Within a Trauma Intensive Care Unit.
Standard Dosing of Enoxaparin for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Is Not Sufficient for Most Patients Within a Trauma Intensive Care Unit.
Journal: The American surgeon
Published: September 10, 2015
Similar Doctors
Expertise in
36
conditions
Dr. Khwaja Ahmed
General Surgery
Expertise in
36
conditions
Dr. Khwaja Ahmed
General Surgery

Office

700 W Forest Ave Ste 300, 
Jackson, TN 
 (3.7 miles away)
731-422-0304
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Offers Telehealth

Khwaja Ahmed is a General Surgeon in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, DFNB1, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

Expertise in
17
conditions
Dr. Dean P. Currie
General Surgery
Expertise in
17
conditions
Dr. Dean P. Currie
General Surgery
395 Hospital Blvd, 
Jackson, TN 
 (3.3 miles away)
731-664-7395
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dean Currie is a General Surgeon in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Currie is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Currie is currently accepting new patients.

Expertise in
16
conditions
Dr. Garrison B. Smith
General Surgery
Expertise in
16
conditions
Dr. Garrison B. Smith
General Surgery

West Tennessee Medical Group Inc

569 Skyline Dr, 
Jackson, TN 
 (0.2 miles away)
731-421-6510
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Garrison Smith is a General Surgeon in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek I. Thacker

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek I. Thacker?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek I. Thacker by calling their office at 731-541-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Derek I. Thacker a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek I. Thacker is classified as an Advanced expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation, 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 I. Thacker specialize in?

While Dr. Derek I. Thacker is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gastrointestinal Perforation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Derek I. Thacker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Derek I. Thacker has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Inflammation. You can view a list of Dr. Derek I. Thacker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Derek I. Thacker accept my insurance?

Dr. Derek I. Thacker accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 731-541-5000 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.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Thacker's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
      View All 15 Experienced Conditions
      Want to save this doctor for later?
      Sign Up
      Is this your doctor?
      Find A Second Opinion
      Not sure about your diagnosis?
      Check Your Symptoms
       
       
       
       
      Learn about our expert tiers
      Learn More
      Are you the provider on this profile?
      Claim Profile