Overview
Jerome D. Derdel, MD, specializes in radiation oncology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Derdel completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University and medical degree at Universita Di Bologna.
Dr. Derdel is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1850 East Park Avenue, State College, PA 16803
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jerome D. Derdel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jerome D. Derdel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jerome D. Derdel by calling their office at 814-234-8800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jerome D. Derdel a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jerome D. Derdel is classified as an Advanced expert for Prostate Cancer, 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. Jerome D. Derdel specialize in?
While Dr. Jerome D. Derdel is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Jerome D. Derdel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jerome D. Derdel has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Jerome D. Derdel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jerome D. Derdel accept my insurance?
Dr. Jerome D. Derdel accepts most major insurance plans, including Capital Blue Cross and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-234-8800 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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- Breast CancerDr. Derdel isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Derdel isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Derdel isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Prostate CancerDr. Derdel isAdvanced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Derdel isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Derdel isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Derdel isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Derdel isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Derdel isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Derdel isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).


