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Melody J. Derrick, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Adolescent Medicine
Adult Medicine
Cholesterol Management
Heartburn
Hypertension
Preventive Medicine
Well Women Care

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Missouri School of Medicine - 2003
Residency:: Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital - 2006

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

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5.0

5.0

1645 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

She's overall awesome.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

Dr. Derrick is so kind, easy to talk to, extremely responsive, knowledgeable and she listens to my concerns and input.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Dr. Derrick treats patients with respect and listens attentively to their concerns and health issues. Before each visit, she reviews the patient's medical history, including previous visits and recommendations, and discusses the relevant details during the appointment. After blood test results are available, Dr. Derrick provides clear feedback and recommendations through MyChart. Her thorough and reassuring approach helps patients feel safe, supported, and confident in their care.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

She listens to my concerns and works with me to improve my health.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Dr. Derrick is amazing! She is patient, listens, supports, guides. We may be moving soon and if/when we do, I will miss my friends and my doctor!

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February 07, 2026

5.0

she is very good.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor! Diagnosis, treatment and recommendations.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

I love my doctor! She is professional and also cares for me on a personal level. She responds to any questions or concerns quickly.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Dr Derrick always takes the time to answer all my questions. She is very knowledgeable and analytical and cares about her patients

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Very attentive with her patients

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February 03, 2026

5.0

She is so caring and so thorough i wouldn't go anywhere else

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Dr Derrick is very attentive. She listens well. She just has her game together. I'm very grateful for her. She is such a blessing.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

I get very good care from Dr Derrick. She cares about keeping me healthy

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January 16, 2026

5.0

She will work with you until the job is finished whatever is going on with your body

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January 15, 2026

5.0

As I said, she always checks everything needed to keep me healthy.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Dr Derrick couldn't be more wonderful. She is kind and compassionate.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Their attention and willingness to help

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January 08, 2026

5.0

I think Dr. Derrick is the best always treats me well thank you Dr. Derrick

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January 06, 2026

5.0

She clearly explained what was the problem (Flu A). Provided understandable/detailed information on instructions for getting better and what symptoms I would face. Very good doctor.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Melody Derrick is very caring and compassionate. She really has a good heart and knows my health concerns since 2009. She follows up on me with all sincerity

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January 02, 2026

5.0

She is thorough and easy to talk to.

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December 28, 2025

5.0

She is awesome. Keeping me alive and well for the last 10 + years

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Concerned and caring. Thorough in her assessments and allows for patient questions

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick is one of a kind. My family sees A LOT of doctors and my husband receives regular care at Mayo Clinic so I have a lot of doctors to compare to. Dr. Derrick takes the time to ask how I'm doing, shows such understanding and compassion for the challenges I face in my life, never makes me feel rushed, and truly cares above and beyond what's required or expected.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

She is so proactive and always attentive to your chart and what's going on currently and follows up on past health issues to make sure resolved and feeling better. She makes the visits so personable and not just a number

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Because she is accurate, she cares, she is very good at what she does, the list goes on & on.......

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December 18, 2025

5.0

She gets to know her patients and is very caring.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

no doctor better than her. thorough, nice, goes the extra miles

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December 16, 2025

5.0

She seems to care

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Derrick is the best! She listens. She allows for questioning. She is thorough and problem solves without sending a pt to 5 different specialists!

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December 09, 2025

5.0

I was very happy with Dr. Derrick! I felt like she was very thorough. Great bedside manner! It's really hard to find a good doctor these days so it was nice finding a doctor that seems like she cares!

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Derrick is without a doubt one of the most thorough, reliable, knowledgeable doctors I have ever had the privilege of meeting. She makes me feel listened to and respected.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Derrick always takes the time to understand what is going on, she is knowledgeable, and very thorough. She also has a great personality. I don't live in the area anymore, so I travel quite a distance to see her. I trust her.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Derrick's for nearly 20 years and I am blessed to have her. She always has my health and well being at the forefront of her care. She never orders tests she doesn't think I need but will order every test she thinks I need to diagnose a problem. She has saved my life TWICE!

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Listened, helpful and thorough.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Has always been a great resource

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November 21, 2025

5.0

She listens to my concerns and has a treatment plan. She's also friendly and professional

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November 20, 2025

5.0

She will explain everything in an easy way to understand!

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November 18, 2025

5.0

She is kind caring and listens to all concerns.

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November 15, 2025

5.0

She is warm, knowledgeable, encouraging and thorough.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She is so great and caring.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She's a great doctor and she cares for her patients.

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November 09, 2025

5.0

She is best. She is very knowledgeable, receptive and caring

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November 04, 2025

5.0

I recommend Dr Derrick to everyone. I know she makes you feel like you're a family member. She listens to your concerns and is always quick to respond on my chart if you have questions.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Best doctor

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and detailed in care. Friendly and good listener. Cares about me as a person and takes collaborative approach.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick is the best doctor I have ever had. Very thorough, knowledgeable, and caring.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Listens well to patients and to their concerns. Very knowledgeable and personable.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

She listens to my concerns and provides excellent advice and medical care.

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October 26, 2025

5.0

She is a relatable, kind, interested doctor. I like her.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Derrick. She is knowledgeable, kind, helpful and encouraging. She incudes me in my health plans. Wonderful doctor!!!

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick is highly professional who demonstrates the desire to understand her patients health issues.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

I've never been disappointed with her caring, concerning honest and direct approach.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

She took the time to talk during the appointment, was very professional yet friendly

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick is absolutely amazing. She is genuinely concerned about each and every one of her patience. She always makes you feel like you are her most important patient of the day! Her knowledge and skills are excellent.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

She listens and is a great doctor

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October 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Derrick is caring, trusting, a great listener, and always is attentive to my concerns. I have terrible white coat with a lot of doctor anxiety and Dr Derrick always makes me feel safe and acknowledges my fear with compassion and validity. I have great trust in her and her ability to give me the best possible care both physically and mentally.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

I have Dr Derrick as my PCP for almost 20 yrs. I will keep going to her for as long as I can.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick is incredible. She is supportive, seeks to understand what's going on with me and above all genuinely cares about my health.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Regularly sees me every 6 months to keep my Asthma under control and listens to all my concerns

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October 02, 2025

5.0

I she's the best of the best. The staff is outstanding as well.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick very thorough and good listener.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

I love Dr. Derrick! She's thorough and genuine. I never feel like a faceless patient or number.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Seemed very interested in my care

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Like the way she takes care of me

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick was outstanding. She was thorough, took the time to listen thoughtfully, and answered all of my questions.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Everything is the best.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

She is caring and makes me feel listened to and cared for!

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick takes her time and explains everything so well. She is truly one in a million.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Derrick always listens to what's going on and has options on what to be done. She carefully considers all aspects of treatment before prescribing or doing anything else.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Attentive, knowledgeable and understanding.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Derrick listens and looks for answers to whatever I have concerns about.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Efficient and caring

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September 10, 2025

5.0

I think she cares but is clearly on a schedule.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable, patience and follows up on her patients health issues.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

I love Dr. Derrick. She has been my doctor for over 20 years. She is very concerned in making me feel well. She takes the time to listen when I tell her what is bothering me

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September 05, 2025

5.0

She's very kind and listens to my concerns and I appreciate that she keeps encouraging me.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Efficient

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August 19, 2025

5.0

under stand my concerns

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick is very organized, knowledgeable, and caring. She listens to your concerns and answers all of your questions. She is very quick with MyChart responses and result notes. Dr. Derrick is awesome! I have already recommended her to my sister & two nieces!!!

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick has always been friendly, understanding, and I have left every appointment feeling relieved and taken care of. She listens and is thorough. At other practices I have left feeling frustrated and unheard but that has never been the case with Dr. Derrick, she is awesome.

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August 13, 2025

5.0

She listens to all concerns and nothing goes un noticed

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August 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Derrick is thorough, kind and never makes you feel rushed. I drive 35 miles to see her.

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August 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick is very knowledgeable and personable

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August 08, 2025

5.0

The doctor listens to you Explains the issue(s) Is caring & kind She helps you

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick is an excellent doctor ... knowledgeable, patient, thorough.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

She is so kind and very thorough. She listens to my concerns and explains things to my satisfaction.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Very kind. Super good listener. Knowledgeable. I feel like I have a great partner in my healthcare.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful, thorough, and takes the times to ensure she has met both my and her appointment goals

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August 01, 2025

5.0

I LIKE HER VERY MUCH

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Attentive, smart, kind, thorough

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Derrick always takes the time to listen to my concerns and give me options for care. She is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and I feel very comfortable with her

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July 31, 2025

5.0

She covered all our questions and was very personable

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Choya- MA was so personable, charismatic and helpful. She put smiles on our faces. We were the last patient of the day and you wouldn't have known by the top notch energy given to us. Excellent! Dr Derrick- none can compete- always top notch, attention to detail and always gives the best care in every situation. So blessed and grateful for this care team .

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Best doctor! She listens and she is so kind.

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July 13, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, sensitive and engaging.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Very nice and thorough, listens, caring and compassionate.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

She been taking care of me for years of course I would recommend her to anyone that I know

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Great knowledge, manner, demonstrates real concern

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July 08, 2025

5.0

She is a very good doctor!

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Disclosures

Melody J. Derrick, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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