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Dr. Derrick Spell, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 53
Dr. Derrick Spell, MD
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Dr. Derrick Spell, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. Derrick Spell, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 53
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Derrick Spell, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Dr. Derrick Spell, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Spell currently practices at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Woman's Hospital. Dr. Spell has experience treating conditions like Breast Cancer and Breast Lump among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Spell received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Spell's office accepts new patients. Dr. Spell is board certified in Medical Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cervical Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cervical Cancer
Breast Cancer
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Cervical Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neutropenia
Thyroid Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Leukemia
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Colon Cancer
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Diabetes Type 1
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Dizziness
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophageal Cancer
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hypercoagulable State
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Indigestion
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Laryngeal Cancer
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukemia
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Leukocytosis
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malaise and Fatigue
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Meningiomas
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nausea
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
Ovarian Cancer
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pernicious Anemia
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pollen Allergy
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
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Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
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Purpura
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Radiculopathy
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Reticulosarcoma
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Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinusitis
Skin Cancer
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Symptomatic Menopause
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsil Cancer
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
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Vitamin D Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Evaluation
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Erythropoietin Test
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Immunization Administration
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Lymphoma Evaluation
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge
    4950 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 767-0847
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at Woman’s Hospital
    500 Rue de la Vie St, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 215-7100

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Jun 05, 2019
Dr. Spell has excellent bedside manners. He gives his patient direct, honest answers.
Baton Rouge, LA — Jun 05, 2019
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Hematology & Oncology
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  • Medical Oncology
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derrick Spell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Spell's profile.

Dr. Spell frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Cancer and Breast Lump. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derrick Spell, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Woman's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Derrick Spell, MD holds board certification in Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Woman's Hospital

    100 Womans Way, Baton Rouge, LA