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Dr. Derek Heard, MD

Family Medicine* Age 51
Dr. Derek Heard, MD
4.7 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Derek Heard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Albany, GA.
Dr. Derek Heard, MD
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Dr. Derek Heard, MD

Family Medicine* Age 51
Albany, GA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Derek Heard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Albany, GA.

About

Dr. Heard graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1999 and completed a residency at Phoebe Putney Mem Hospital.Dr. Derek Heard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Albany, GA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Heard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Dr. Heard has experience treating conditions like Muscle Spasm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Heard received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Heard's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Heard is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Muscle Spasm
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Muscle Cramping
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Common Cold
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Insomnia
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Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Shingles
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Open Access POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Pathway X Guided Access-GA
    Traditional / Indemnity-GA
    Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    Pathway X Guided Access-GA HMO
    Pathway-GA HMO
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO
    Blue Essential-GA PPO
    Pathway Guided Access Products-GA HMO
    Blue Choice PPO, EPO-GA
    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
    Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    Blue HRA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS
    Pathway Products - Pathway Network-GA HMO
    Healthy Support-GA PPO
    Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    State Health Network - SHBP-GA
    Blue Open Access-GA HMO
    Traditional Health Plan-GA
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
    Pathway Enhanced (Small Grp)-GA
    Pathway Guided Access-GA
    Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Southwest Georgia Neurology P.C.
    2709 Meredyth Dr Ste 230, Albany, GA 31707
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 312-7750
  2. 2 Tower Medical Group at Meredyth
    2709 Meredyth Dr Ste 330, Albany, GA 31707
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 312-9651
  3. 3 Phoebe Women's Services
    901 N Madison St, Albany, GA 31701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 312-7800
  4. 4 Phoebe Family Care Center
    2336 Dawson Rd Ste 1500, Albany, GA 31707
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 312-8800

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heard
4.7
Based on 10 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Phoebe Putney Mem Hospital
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Heard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Heard's profile.

Dr. Derek Heard, MD is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Derek Heard, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, Albany, GA