Derek A Ornelas, MD

General Surgery

4.9 out of 5

Accepting New Patients

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330-729-3851

Meet Derek

I have been in practice for 4 years and after graduating with my medical degree from the University of Cincinnati, I completed my general surgery residency at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh. I specialize in hernia, gallbladder, and bowel surgeries. I also enjoying spending time with my family and dogs.

Overview

Gender: Male
Languages: English
Age Groups Seen: Adults

Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations: Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital
Networks

Experience

Provider Education

Allegheny General Hospital Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), 2017

Michigan State University College Of Human Medicin Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), 2015

University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Medical School, 2012

Certifications

American Board of Surgery (Surgery (General Surgery)) Board Certification

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Insurances Accepted

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Aetna Better Health OH
Aetna Commercial & Aetna Medicare OH
Aetna Medicare Advantage ACO OH
Align Senior Care OH
AmeriHealth Caritas Medicaid OH
Anthem Elevance Health KY & OH
AultCare OH
Buckeye Health Plan OH
CareSource OH
Cigna Healthspring Medicare Advantage OH
Cigna OH
CIN-MHS NON-MSSP
CommuniCare Medicare Advantage OH
Devoted Health Medicare Advantage OH KY
HealthSmart OH
Humana Military KY & OH
Humana OH
Immergrun OH
Martin's Point Health Care OH
Medicaid OH
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare OH
Medicare Railroad KY & OH
Molina Medicare & Medicaid OH
Multiplan OH
NaphCare OH
Ohio BWC
Ohio Health Choice
Paramount Elite Medicare Advantage OH
Payer Provider
Quality Care Partners PPO OH
Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA
SummaCare OH
The Health Plan OH
United Healthcare OH
Valor Health Plan OH
Wellcare Meridian MI

Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Score

4.9 out of 5 419 ratings, 41 reviews

Patient Reviews

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	June 2025 Excellent experience
	June 2025 I found Dr. Ornelas to be specific and easy to understand.
	June 2025 Dr. Ornelas explained things well and left it open for me to contact him with other questions or concerns.
	June 2025 Again my experience today was very good.
	June 2025 Explained my issue in detail. I was satisfied with the outcome for suggested surgery required
	June 2025 Dr Ornelas and staff really care
	May 2025 All good
	May 2025 Dr Ornelas really communicates well what he sees and thinks the problem is