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Derrick Spell, MD, Oncology, Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge General Medical Center

DerrickWayneSpellMDFACP

Oncology • Baton Rouge, LA

Breast Cancer

Partner at Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates

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  • Office

    Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
    4950 Essen Lane Suite 500
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Phone+1 225-767-1311
    Fax+1 225-214-6759
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Summary

  • Dr. Derrick Spell is an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA and is affiliated with Woman's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and has been in practice 25 years. He specializes in breast cancer and is experienced in breast cancer, multidisciplinary cancer care, and neoadjuvant cancer treatments.

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    The Bite-Sized Guide to Getting Right-Sized Now available at Barnes & Noble and for Nook! Also available at Amazon and for Kindle! How did I achieve and sustain

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsFellowship, Medical Oncology, 2000 - 2002
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge)
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 2000
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1998 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • QOPI Certified Practice American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2010-2020
  • Best Doctor Best Doctors, 2007-2020
  • District 1 School Board Member East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, 2007-2010
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • The Bite-Sized Guide to Getting Right-SizedFebruary 2019

Press Mentions

  • When He Popped the Button on His Coat, Dr. Derrick Spell Knew It Was Time to Lose Weight. 80 Pounds Later, He Explains How in His New Book
    When He Popped the Button on His Coat, Dr. Derrick Spell Knew It Was Time to Lose Weight. 80 Pounds Later, He Explains How in His New BookAugust 11th, 2019
  • Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates Recertified for Cancer Care
    Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates Recertified for Cancer CareMarch 27th, 2017
  • Abstract p3-02-12: Impact of Magnetic Resonance Imaging on Conversion from Wide Local Excision to Mastectomy in Patients with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ: First Results from the ECOG-ACRIN 4112 Prospective Study
    Abstract p3-02-12: Impact of Magnetic Resonance Imaging on Conversion from Wide Local Excision to Mastectomy in Patients with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ: First Results from the ECOG-ACRIN 4112 Prospective StudyFebruary 20th, 2017

Committees

  • Member, Woman's Hospital Breast Cancer Leadership Team 2009 - Present
  • Member, Woman's Hospital Institutional Review Board 2007 - Present
  • Member, Our Lady of the Lake Colorectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team 2008 - 2012

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Derrick Spell, Dr. Derrick Spell, MD, Dr. D Spell, Dr. Derrick Wayne Spell