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Dr. Joy Derwenskus, DO

Dr. Joy Derwenskus, DO

Neurology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Joy Derwenskus, DO is a neurologist in Nashville, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Derwenskus has extensive experience in Headache. She graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. She is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930 Nashville, TN 37232
Telehealth available
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Dr. Derwenskus' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Derwenskus

3.6
19 ratings, 5 with a written review
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2 star
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1 star
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Very professional , felt in great hands .
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 12, 2024
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I felt listened to and understood.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 07, 2024
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Dr. Derwenskus listened and answered my questions and looked into my concerns.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 03, 2024
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Disappointed
It takes over 6 months to get in and my wait time was 1 hour past my appointment time. I left with zero answers and completely aggravated and felt very offended. There is a reason other than stress that my legs are weak and my knee’s buckle on me causing falls. She listed a possible cause of “stress”. I asked her if “stress” would cause my legs to be worse after a PT session causing me inability to walk at all? I was beyond frustrated and she completely ignored my Neurosurgeons suggestion of a muscle biopsy. I’ve only had a blood test checking for MG and to check some other things and she ordered a EMG.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 02, 2023
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Dr. Derwenskus was very friendly and so was the staff. The thing I didn't like was her inability to answer a direct question. She was a bit scattered on what she thought I needed. She continually asked me what did I think about the situation and I didn't know, that is why I was there to see her. She may have just been having a bad day but I was more confused when I left than I was when I got there.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 12, 2019
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biography

Dr. Derwenskus was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and traveled extensively for school, training and to experience the world.  These travels enabled her to experience Amsterdam, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, France, Germany,...read more

  • Neurology

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  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005

  • University Hospitals Of Cleveland

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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    Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

    Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930 Nashville, TN 37232
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    (615) 555-1212
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