

Dr. Howard Derrick III, MD
Dr. Howard Derrick III, MD is a general surgeon in Plano, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1972. He is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Plano. He is accepting new patients.
Baylor Scott & White Surgical Institute - Plano
4708 Alliance Blvd Ste 270 Plano, TX 75093Make an Appointment
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Derrick III to family and friends is 4.3 out of 5
About Me
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Dr Derrick was nominated for D Magazine's Best Docs in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022. Dr Derrick has been named a Best Doctor in Collin County from 2021-2023. Dr Derrick is...read morebiography
Dr. Derrick was nominated for D Magazine's Best Docs in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022.Dr. Derrick has been named a Best Doctor in Collin County from 2021-2023.Dr. Derrick is...read moreGeneral Surgery
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Baylor University Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1977Baylor University Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1973Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia
Medical School, 1972
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Baylor Scott & White Surgical Institute - Plano
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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