Derek Brown

Derek Brown has a diverse work experience in the medical field. Derek started their career at Associated Pediatrics of Fox Valley as a Private Practice Pediatrician, where they evaluated and managed a high volume of patients daily. Derek also played a role in the on-call rotation and rounded on the General Pediatric Floor and Newborn Nursery at Provena Mercy and Rush-Copley Medical Centers. After that, Derek worked as a Locum Tenens Pediatrician at Weatherby Healthcare, where they provided outpatient care and developed the Pediatric Division for Newman Regional Health Medical Partners. Currently, they are working at Newman Regional Health as an MD/MBA Pediatrician and Division Chief in Pediatrics and Family Medicine. In this role, they evaluate and manages patients in a multi-specialty outpatient practice and is part of a three-day week on-call rotation. Additionally, they manage and treats patients in various healthcare settings within the hospital.

Derek Brown's education history is as follows:

Derek Brown obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in the Business of Medicine from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, graduating in 2021. Prior to that, they completed their Pediatric Residency at the University of Illinois Chicago from 2003 to 2006. Derek earned their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin U-Med & Science in 2003, specializing in Medicine.

Before pursuing their medical career, Derek had completed a Post-Baccalaureate of Science at Brown University in 1994, focusing on Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. Derek had obtained their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Architecture from Brown University in 1993. Additionally, Derek attended Brentwood School from 1987 to 1989, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for that period.

In terms of certifications, Derek has obtained several additional qualifications over the years. In 2021, they obtained a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. In 2020, they obtained a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association. Derek acquired their Doctor of Medicine credential from the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts in 2009 and a Medical Doctor (M.D.) - Clinical Academic certification from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in 2007. Details regarding the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), and STABLE certifications are not available.