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Dr. Derek Dirks, MD

General Surgery* Age 38
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Dr. Derek Dirks, MD

General Surgery* Age 38
Post Falls, ID
Accepting new patients
Dr. Derek Dirks, MD is a General Surgeon in Post Falls, ID.

About

Dr. Derek Dirks, MD is a General Surgeon in Post Falls, ID. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Kootenai Health. Dr. Dirks has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Small Intestine Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Dirks is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Small Intestine Cancer
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Rib Fracture
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Bariatrics Northwest Inc. P.A.
    750 N Syringa St Ste 205, Post Falls, ID 83854
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 262-0945
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Northwest Specialty Hospital
    1593 E Polston Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 262-2300
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Dirks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dirks' profile.

Dr. Dirks frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Small Intestine Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derek Dirks, MD is affiliated with Kootenai Health.

Yes, Dr. Derek Dirks, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kootenai Health

    2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur D Alene, ID