Derek R McClusky MD

Physician

1200 S Farmerville StRuston, LA 71270
Phone+1 318-232-1570

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Summary

Derek McClusky, MD, is a general surgeon based in Ruston, LA. He completed his surgery residency at Louisiana State University School of Medicine from 1999 to 2005, after obtaining his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1999. Dr. McClusky has authored publications on the overexpression of initiation factor 4E (eIF4E) in breast cancer, featured in notable journals and cited multiple times. He has received several certifications related to CMS Meaningful Use from various healthcare technology solutions from 2012 to 2017.

Education & Training

Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2005
University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 1999

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Certifications & Licensure

LA State Medical License 2001 - 2027
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Vitera Intergy Meaningful Use Edition, Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Vitera Intergy Meaningful Use Edition, Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Greenway Intergy Meaningful Use Edition, Greenway Health, LLC, 2012, 2014-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

38 citations
A prospective trial on initiation factor 4E (eIF4E) overexpression and cancer recurrence in node-positive breast cancer.
Derek R. McClusky, Quyen D. Chu, Herbert Yu, Arrigo DeBenedetti, Lester W. Johnson
Annals of Surgery. 2005-10-01
22 citations
TLK1B is elevated with eIF4E overexpression in breast cancer.
Kathryn S Norton, Derek McClusky, Siddhartha Sen, Herbert Yu, Carol Meschonat
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2004-01-01

Press Mentions

NLMC on Full Diversion; Procedures Halted Until Further NoticeSeptember 11th, 2026

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
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