Derek Engle, DO

Derek Engle, DO is an American Board of Surgery board-eligible general surgeon practicing at HCA North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, FL.

Dr. Engle earned his medical degree from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dublin, Ohio and completed his internship and residency in general surgery at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital in Brandon, FL.

Dr. Engle chose general surgery for the wide array of conditions that are able to be treated and for the imm

Dr. Engle’s primary focus is to make his patients feel comfortable and understand their diagnoses and treatment plans prior to having surgery. He believes communication between patient and doctor is crucial in order to build a strong partnership, which allows for the best possible care and outcomes for all. Dr. Engle will work together with patients to allow them to feel empowered to make mutual, educated decisions about their health. Dr. Engle believes each patient should be treated the way his own family member would like to be treated in a similar situation.