Derek J Heard MD MHL

Medical Director for Primary Care Chief Medical Informatics Officer

2709 Meredyth DriveSuite 230Albany, GA 31707
Phone+1 229-312-7750
Fax+1 229-889-7111

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Education & Training

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe)Residency, Family Medicine, 1999 - 2002
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1999

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Certifications & Licensure

GA State Medical License 2000 - 2027
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Horizon Ambulatory Care, McKesson, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification athenaClinicals, athenahealth, Inc., 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Horizon Ambulatory Care™, McKesson, 2013-2017

Press Mentions

Phoebe Highlights Behavioral Health Services Enhancements in Recognition of Mental Health Awareness MonthMay 30th, 2026
Despite Confusion over Vaccine Guidance Phoebe Says the Medical Recommendation Hasn’t ChangedAugust 31st, 2026