Derek Whalen, PA-C

Specialties:
Family Medicine

WellSpan Medical Group

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My Locations

WellSpan Family Medicine - Fairfield
4910 Fairfield Rd., Suite A
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 339-3175
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Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

As a child I always had a great interest in science and learning about how the human body functions. In college I was undecided on my major for quite some time but knew that I wanted to pursue a career that would be fulfilling and help others. I was drawn to medicine because I realized that I could combine my passion for science and my passion for helping others in the same profession.

What I want my patients to know about me:

As a former college athlete, I have a passion for many sports. My favorite teams are the Baltimore Orioles, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Penn State.

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

I enjoy spending my spare time working out, watching sports, and spending time outside with my friends and family.

Board Certifications

NCCPA - Natl Comm on Certif of Phys Asst

Education & Credentials

Graduate School: Slippery Rock University of PA
Undergraduate Education: Waynesburg College

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

Advantra Medicare (Aetna)

Aetna

Aetna Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas PA

Capital BlueCross

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Medicare Advantage

Gateway Highmark Wholecare

Geisinger

Health Partners Plan

Highmark Blue Shield

InterGroup/Prime Health Services

John Hopkins Health Care

PA Health & Wellness (Centene)

PA Medical Assistance

PA Medicare

Preferred Health Care

Railroad Medicare

South Central Preferred

United Healthcare Community Plan

United Healthcare/ Mamsi

UPMC Health Plan

Vibra Health Plan

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