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Dr. Derek Dee, MD

Dr. Derek Dee, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Derek Dee, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Huntington Beach, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

7146 Edinger Ave Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Telehealth available

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Dr. Dee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dee

4.4

27 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
81%
81%
4 Star
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3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
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1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Hmail – Dec 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Annette Carden-Dale – Apr 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Bob – Dec 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Tim G. – Jul 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Karen V. – May 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Lori Townsend in Seal Beach, CA – Mar 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Santa Ana, CA – Aug 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Randy in Seal Beach, CA – Jul 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Becky in Los Alamitos – Apr 28, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Los Alamitos, CA – Apr 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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David in Huntington Beach, CA – Mar 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Tom schlauch in Long Beach, CA – Sep 16, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Hi! My name is Derek Dee and I believe that every patient has his or her own unique needs, so my treatment and recovery plan is customized to suit your specific requirement. My goal is to make you regain the pre-injury form as soon as possible,...read more

biography

Dr. Derek Dee has been practicing Orthopedic surgery for more than 20 years. He has been serving the Los Angeles and Huntington Beach area.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Pediatric Sports Medicine

  • Men's Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

  • Family Sports Medicine

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  • Lake Tahoe Orthopedic Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • Orthopedic Specialty Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001
  • University Of California, Irvine

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
  • Stanford University, Palo Alto, Ca

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties
Sports Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office7146 Edinger Ave Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
The Elizabeth Center for Cancer Detection1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90017
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office1050 Linden Ave Fl 3 Long Beach, CA 90813
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Office7801 Center Ave Ste 202 Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

    1225 Wilshire Blvd
    Los Angeles, CA 90017
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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