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Joy A. Derwenskus DO, MSCR

Chief, Division of General Neurology, and Associate Professor of Neurology
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • General Neurology
  • Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurology
  • Neurosciences

Locations

Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center
3810 Bedford Avenue, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37215
Vanderbilt Neurology One Hundred Oaks
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 24100
Nashville, TN 37204
Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic
1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3930
Nashville, TN 37232

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Osteopathy - Des Moines University, 1998
  • Internship - Northwestern Medicine Evanston, 2000
  • Residency - University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western, 2003
  • Master of Science in Clinical Research - Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 2005
  • Fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis - Mount Sinai Medical Center, 2005

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Best neuro I have ever had and I have seen a lot
February 9, 2024
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Dr. D is always thorough, and concerned about my other medical diagnoses that don't necessarily fall within her realm.
February 6, 2024
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I don't feel comfortable with her. She seemed rigid and just read my chart while with me.
January 31, 2024
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Dr. D listens and gives me excellent care !
January 8, 2024
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No complaints
December 19, 2023
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It was good
December 6, 2023
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Dr. Joy was very good about explaining all of the options available to me and helping me to decide what option made the most sense for me.
December 1, 2023
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Dr Dewenskus has the best run office and staff of any physician I see at Vandy And that is saying a lot because they are all excellent. She is very kind, really puts a lot of thought into my issues and has a precious sense of humor. She has my utmost trust and confidence.
November 28, 2023
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Very satisfied
November 15, 2023
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