Derek Meeks

Biography

 Dr. Meeks obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at Brigham Young University. He then attended the University of Health Sciences, Kansas City for his Doctorate of Osteopathy. He did a rotating internship and a residency in Emergency Medicine at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. He then moved to Las Vegas to practice Emergency Medicine at Sunrise Hospital, University Medical Center ER and Trauma Center and now at Boulder City Hospital. He has also practiced Hyperbaric Medicine and is certified as an Independent Medical Examiner. Currently, he is the Director of the Emergency Department at Boulder City Hospital as well as serving on their Board of Directors and Quality Improvement committees. His greatest enjoyment is working with the medical students while serving as the Director of the Clinical Systems Course at Touro University. At Touro, he also serves as Vice-Chair of Primary Care, member of the Curriculum Committee and is a table trainer in the

Research Interest

Osteopathic Medicine.