Dr. Derek Horkey is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Glaucoma Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He earned his medical degree at Loyola University Chicago and is fellowship-trained in Glaucoma.
Dr. Derek Horkey is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Glaucoma Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He earned his medical degree at Loyola University Chicago and is fellowship-trained in Glaucoma.
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Dr Horkey is caring and explains all aspects of the process. The cataract surgery was efficient and painless.
(6 days ago)
May-2026
All staff were efficient, professional and very welcoming!!!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
HIs team in Woodbury surgery center is above and beyond t exceptional.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Pleasant and informative.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Derek is a great individual. He has a light side to him which makes it very easy to communicate. He is the third eye doctor I’ve been to and I will be staying with him. He’s great.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent listening to my concerns. Gave sound advice!
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Good doctor tells The Way It Is
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Timely, thorough and efficient.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Horkey was friendly and communicated clearly. I would make an appointment with him again.
Fellowship in Glaucoma Ohio State University - Havener Eye Institute, 2017-2018
Residency University of Kansas - Ophthalmology, 2014-2017
Internship University of Kansas - Internal Medicine, 2013-2014
Medical School Loyola University Chicago - MD, 2009-2013
Masters Loyola University Chicago - MA in Medical Sciences, 2007-2008
Bachelor of Arts Physiology, University of Minnesota, 2003-2007
Member American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Glaucoma Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Involved in teaching residents at the University of Kansas
Author of a book chapter on Ocular Pharmacology
Speaker at local meetings
My favorite part about helping patients at SPEC is the ability to forge lasting relationships with my patients. Glaucoma is a lifelong condition which requires years of treatment which gives me the ability to really get to know my patients. I also really enjoy how great of impact cataract surgery can have on my patients. In my opinion there is no other procedure in medicine that can have as big of an impact in such a short amount of time. My goal is to be able to help as many people as I can optimize their eye health and provide them with the best vision they can have for many years to come.
I decided to become an ophthalmologist during my 1st year of medical school. I was lucky enough to have a shadowing experience with one of the ophthalmologists at my school. I watched him perform a morning of cataract surgery and was absolutely amazed by the impact of this 10-15 minute procedure. The precision and technique required to perform the surgery was like artistry in motion.
My wife and I love to travel together and our three kids keep us very busy. I have been a very big Minnesota sports fan from what seems like my first memories. I also enjoy getting in a round of golf from time to time.
Dr Horkey is caring and explains all aspects of the process. The cataract surgery was efficient and painless.
All staff were efficient, professional and very welcoming!!!
HIs team in Woodbury surgery center is above and beyond t exceptional.
Pleasant and informative.
Derek is a great individual. He has a light side to him which makes it very easy to communicate. He is the third eye doctor I’ve been to and I will be staying with him. He’s great.
Excellent listening to my concerns. Gave sound advice!
Good doctor tells The Way It Is
Timely, thorough and efficient.
Dr. Horkey was friendly and communicated clearly. I would make an appointment with him again.
Excellent Doctor