Dr. Donald Deraska, MD
SaveEndocrinology ·
Male ·
55 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Donald Deraska, MD is an endocrinology specialist in Stoneham, MA and has been practicing for 23 years. He specializes in endocrinology.
Montvale Endocrine & Diabetes Center
92 Montvale Ave Ste 3675
Stoneham, MA 02180Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Cigna
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- MultiPlan
- Tufts Health Plan
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Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
very high
more than 98% of peers
Osteoporosis
very high
more than 97% of peers
Thyroiditis
very high
more than 96% of peers
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Care Philosophy
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1 Specialties
- Endocrinology
1 Board Certifications
- Diabetes, Metabolism & EndocrinologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
47 Conditions Treated
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Adrenal Gland Diseases
- Adrenal Incidentaloma
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
- Benign Tumor
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Cancer
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Female Infertility
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothyroidism
- Kidney Disease
- Lipid Disorders
- Obesity
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Overweight
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Retina Diseases
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Cyst
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroiditis
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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2 Procedures
- Diabetes Counseling
- Well Woman Health Examination
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Massachusetts.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Of MedMedical School | Graduated 1988
- The Johns Hopkins HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1989
- The Johns Hopkins HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1991
- Mass Gen Hosp-Harvard Med SchFellowship Hospital | Completed 1995
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Arabic
- French
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Donald Deraska, MD
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Dr. Deraska will take the time to answer all of your questions. We have discussed at length 3 different treatment options regarding my osteoporosis. I never feel rushed when I have my appointment. He has a terrific demeanor towards his patients and you know he truly wants to help you.
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M. Gustus in Andover – Jun 18, 2018
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Dr. Deraska gets 5 stars (six, if I could) but i have to knock one off for his staff and that no matter what, you'll be waiting at least a half hour beyond your appointed time. He'll even tell you that and/or apologize on behalf of the front desk, which is a stand up professional move. In short,...Read More
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1Stoneham – Jan 10, 2018
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I see Dr. Deraska for Hashimoto’s. Such care & attention to detail!! Well worth any wait. He treats symptoms, not just TSH. MUCH more open-minded than most Western medicine doctors. Answered ALL my questions. Promotes eliminating gluten & open to prescribing T3 (synthetic & NDT). Also looks at B12....Read More
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1Stamford, CT – Dec 13, 2017
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Dr. Deraska is exactly what has been missing in my experience with Hashimoto's disease. He's thorough in explaining my condition and what needs to be done to treat the disease. I've never had a doctor listen as intently and ask pertinent questions like Dr. Deraska does. He is truly a partner...Read More
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3Burlington, MA – Aug 07, 2017
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Kind, knowledgeable doctor who gave my dad his full attention when he was there. Good at speaking in plain language, not medical jargon, when asked to do so. He is often quite late for his appointments (once I think he was about 90 minutes late, though his staff did call us to warn us he was...Read More
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2AG in Cambridge, MA – Jun 01, 2017
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Deraska accepts 8 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of LouisianaBlueConnect HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsPreferred Blue PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOLocalPlusOpen Access Plus
- Harvard Pilgrim Health CareHarvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Tufts Health PlanTufts PPO
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