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Derek Paul Bergsma, MD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology
Title: Clinical Associate Professor

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Derek Paul Bergsma, MD
Radiation Oncology
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  • About

    Dr. Derek Bergsma is active in clinical practice at the Lacks Cancer Center Department of Radiation Oncology in Grand Rapids. He received his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University and then worked in cancer immunodiagnostics at Van Andel Institute before obtaining his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He completed both internship and Radiation Oncology residency at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY.

    Areas of Practice

    Dr. Bergsma has a wide range of clinical interests including the use of radiotherapy to treat breast, prostate and lung cancers. He has additional expertise in the use of high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy.

    Locations

    • Radiation Oncology | Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center 250 Cherry Street SE
      Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    Michigan State University-College of Human Medicine, 2012

    Residency

    University of Rochester Medical Center, Radiation Oncology, 2017

    Board Certifications

    Radiation Oncology

    Professional Organizations

    American College of Radiation Oncology

    Research Overview

     oligometastatic lung cancer, stereotactic radiosurgery