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Derek Atkinson, MD
Cardiac Anesthesiology
Accepting New Patients
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Derek Atkinson
About
I am a dedicated cardiac anesthesiologist with a lifelong passion for learning. My expertise lies in comprehending and addressing intricate cardiac physiology, ensuring the most up to date, patient centered care. Collaborating with surgeons, cardiologists, PAs and nurses, I am committed to optimizing patient outcomes through teamwork and specialized care. I grew up in Suffolk County and went to Stony Brook School of Medicine. My family has been in the area for several generations and my wife and I went to high school together.
Academic Title
Clinical Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Columbia University Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, 2018
- Residency: Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Anesthesiology, 2017
- Internship: Northwell Health - North Shore University Hospital, IM-General Medicine, 2014
- Medical School: The School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center, 2013
Board Certifications
- Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography: National Board of Echocardiography, 2019
- Anesthesiology: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2018
Insurance
Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
- (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE HMO
- (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE MEDICAID
- (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE PPO
- (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE SR
- (Emblem) HIP
- AETNA
- Affinity
- Beech Street
- Beech Street/Multiplan/PHCS
- Centerlight (CCM)
- CIGNA HMO
- CIGNA PPO
- Fidelis
- GHI / MEDICARE PLUS
- GHI CBP
- GHI HMO
- Great West
- Health Smart WTC
- HEALTHFIRST
- Humana Military
- MAGNACARE
- MET EMPIRE
- OXFORD
- Sedgwick
- UNITED HEALTH CARE / CHP / MEDICAID
- UNITED HEALTHCARE
- US Family Health Plan
- Workers Compensation

