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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

Conditions and Treatments

  • General Neurology

Locations

Vanderbilt Neurology One Hundred Oaks
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 24100
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - 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.
Dr. Derwenskus is very caring and listens and aims for a solution.
December 19, 2025
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She listened , she acted, she was successful . Incredible physician.
November 29, 2025
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Dr. Derwinskus is the best. Conservative in her approach to care but very thorough always taking my concerns into consideration.
November 24, 2025
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Good
November 17, 2025
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Love her. She answered all the questions and explained everything well.
November 11, 2025
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She was rude and dismissive. I generally have had good experiences with doctors. I told her I was nervous and she offered me no comfort but acted confused. It was a horrible experience. I cried afterwards. She almost acted like I was making up my symptoms
November 8, 2025
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Dr D is the best neurologist I've had in my 29 years of having MS
October 2, 2025
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The Doctor/s were amazing. Very attentive to my concerns and handled accordingly. No complaints.
September 25, 2025
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Excellent provider, would absolutely recommend to anyone! Also had a great appointment!
September 8, 2025
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