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Dr. James Derby, MD

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Dr. James Derby, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Niceville, FL.
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Dr. James Derby, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 68
Niceville, FL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. James Derby, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Niceville, FL.

About

Dr. Derby graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1982 and completed a residency at Eglin AFB Regional Hospital.Dr. James Derby, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Niceville, FL and has 42 years experience. Dr. Derby currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital. Dr. Derby has experience treating conditions like Pneumonia, Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Derby received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Derby's office accepts new patients. Dr. Derby is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pneumonia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Pneumonia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Pneumonia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Kidney Failure
Embolism
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Malnutrition
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Acidosis
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Administrative Physical
Alcohol Withdrawal
Bacterial Sepsis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Dehydration
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Dyslipidemia
Hypotension
Intestinal Obstruction
Respiratory Failure
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Bleeding Disorders
Bronchitis
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cranial Trauma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Epilepsy
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Fibromyalgia
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hepatitis C
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Ileus
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Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Migraine
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteoarthritis
Pancreatitis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Embolism
Radiculopathy
Rhabdomyolysis
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Stroke
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Supraventricular Tachycardia
Thrush
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Abnormal Thyroid
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Postoperative Pain
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Angioedema
Animal Allergies
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anorectal Abscess
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Atresia
Bird Flu
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Bladder Atony
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Clavicle Fracture
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Cold Sore
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Common Cold
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Heart Disease
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Difficulty With Walking
Down Syndrome
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drug Withdrawal
Dry Eyes
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Bursitis
Endocarditis
Endometriosis
Eosinophilia
Erectile Dysfunction
Erythema Multiforme
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Folliculitis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Genital Herpes
Goiter
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Hammer Toe
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Palpitations
Hemispacial Neglect
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Iliac Aneurysm
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Interstitial Cystitis
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Labyrinthitis
Laryngitis
Leukocytopenia
Lice
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Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Lyme Disease
Lymphangitis
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Meningitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasal Polyp
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Opioid Withdrawal
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Post-Concussion Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Purpura
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Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Seizure Disorders
Sepsis
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Septic Embolism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spermatocele
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stomal Ulcer
Strep Throat
Stye
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Swine Flu
Syncope
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Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Third Degree Heart Block
Thyroid Goiter
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tobacco Withdrawal
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Urinary Hesitancy
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Venous Compression
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
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
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Central Line Insertion
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
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
Endotracheal Intubation
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
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lumbar Puncture
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
Patch Testing
Physical Examination
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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  • United Healthcare
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • GEHA
  • WellCare
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • Medico
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Superior Health Plan
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    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Twin Cities Hospital
    2190 Highway 85 N, Niceville, FL 32578
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Dec 29, 2020
Dr. Derby cared for me while I was in the Twin Cities Hospital. I felt so lucky to be under his care. Wonderful doctor with a gift of making you feel like you are being cared for there.
Linda Strickland — Dec 29, 2020
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Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
Family Medicine
Adult Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Eglin AFB Regional Hospital
    1990
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Derby, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Derby's profile.

Dr. Derby frequently treats the following conditions: Pneumonia, Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Derby, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Derby, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital

    2190 Highway 85 N, Niceville, FL