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Derrick Beech, MD, General Surgery, Atlanta, GA, Maui Memorial Medical Center

DerrickJ.BeechMD, FACS

General Surgery Atlanta, GA

Breast, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Melanoma, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Surgical Oncologist

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Summary

  • Dr. Derrick Beech is a surgical oncologist in Kihei, Hawaii, and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Maui Memorial Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and has been in practice for 29 years. He specializes in breast and surgical oncology and is experienced in endocrine surgery, breast surgery, surgical oncology (non-breast), colorectal surgery, and general/gastrointestinal surgery. He is involved in regional and global volunteer efforts to promote innovation and health equity in cancer care. He has academic appointments at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 1993 - 1996
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1993
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1988
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityBA, Mathematics, 1980 - 1984
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityB.A., 1980 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1999 - 2012
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia International Association of Healthcare Professionals, 2014-2016
  • AACR Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research Meharry Medical College, 2010
  • Kaiser Permanente Award for Excellence in Teaching Meharry Medical College, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Higher CCR6 in colon cancer is associated with advanced disease and supports epithelial to mesenchymal transition  
    Kapur N, Mir H, Clark C III, Krishnamurti U, Beech D, Lillard JW Jr, Singh S, British Journal of Cancer, 1/1/2016
  • Hospital-based, Multidisciplinary, Youth Mentoring and Medical Exposure Program Positively Influences and Reinforces Health Care Career Choice: "The Reach One Each On...  
    Omar Danner, MD, Carl Lokko, MD; Felicia Mobley, MHA; Montreka Dansby, PhD; Michael Maze, EdD; Brene' Bradley, EdD; Elizabeth Williams, MPH, CHES; Leslie R Matthews, M..., The American Journal of Surgery, 1/1/2016
  • Molecular Mechanism linking BRCA1 Dysfunction to HGSEOC with peritoneal permeability and ascites  
    Arpita Desai , Jingyao Xu, Kartik Aysola , Olufunke Akinbobuyi , Michelle White, Vaishali E. Reddy, Joel Okoli , Clarence Clark , Edward E Partridge, Ed Childs , Derr..., J Gynecol Res, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Leptin induces early onset and aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer
    Adriana Harbuzariu, Antonio Rampoldi, Danielle S. Daley-Brown, Tia L. Harmon, Derrick J. Beech, Gabriela Oprea-Ilies, Ruben R. Gonzalez-Perez, Proceedings of the AACR, New Orleans, LA, 1/16/2016
  • The Efficacy of a Breast Cancer Registry for Improved Survival in Under Resourced Environments
    Alexis Maynor, Tania Anderson, Brandon Epps, Earnest Alema-Mensah, Derrick J Beech, Eighth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, Atlanta, GA, 1/13/2015
  • The Efficacy of a Metabolic Disease Registry for Managing Diabetes in Underserved Communities
    Tania Anderson, Alexis Maynor, Brandon Epps, Earnest Alema-Mensah, Derrick J Beech, Eighth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, Atlanta, GA, 1/13/2015
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Lectures

  • Write Your Life and Career Story – Purpose and Passion 
    Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA - 1/17/2016
  • Dispelling Common Cancer Myths 
    Atlanta, GA - 1/25/2015
  • Innovation in Delivery of Clinical Care 
    Atlanta, GA - 1/16/2015
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Other

  • Faith to Heal 
    Beech DJ, Createspace
    1/1/2013
  • Closing The Gap 
    Beech DJ, Brown K, American Family Health Magazine
    1/1/2003
  • The Importance of Breast Self-Exam 
    Elizabeth Speck, Beech DJ, Physician Q and A, Magazine
    1/1/2003
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Press Mentions

  • Healthwise Maui
    Healthwise MauiAugust 1st, 2019
  • Healthwise Maui
    Healthwise MauiJuly 11th, 2019
  • Healthwise Maui
    Healthwise MauiJuly 4th, 2019
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