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Derek M. Klavas, M.D.
The Orthopaedic Group
Orthopedics
Mobile, AL
4.9
273 Ratings
121 Comments
Dr. Derek M. Klavas is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in both operative and non-operative treatment of conditions affecting the foot and ankle. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas where he took care of members of the Houston Astros and Houston Texans professional sports teams.
4.9
273 Ratings
121 Comments
Dr. Derek M. Klavas is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in both operative and non-operative treatment of conditions affecting the foot and ankle. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas where he took care of members of the Houston Astros and Houston Texans professional sports teams.
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Dr. Derek M. Klavas is a native of Wisconsin. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and Certificates in International Engineering and Biological Engineering. He went on to earn his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Klavas is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in both operative and non-operative treatment of conditions affecting the foot and ankle. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas where he took care of members of the Houston Astros and Houston Texans professional sports teams. Thereafter he completed a foot and ankle fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois where he served as a company physician for Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet. He is an active member within the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, Texas Orthopaedic Association, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
When Dr. Klavas is not treating patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife Erin (Fibbe) Klavas and their golden retriever Kirby. Together they enjoy spending time at the beach and watching college football.
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Dr. Klavas was very patient and knowledgeable.
Always so personal and kind.
Very good chair side manners.
First time to see for foot issue! Great communicator & bedside manner which means lots to me, a seasoned RN! Good staff, too!
Dr klavas is exceptional, thorough, great bedside mannor. I had a foot surgery and new what to expect from begining to end. Really refreshing to have a doctor that cated about me in my entirety not just my foot! Would recommend 💯
First time seeing him was very satisfied Results same as visit with other doctors in the past. Need a new doctor since AOC closed
He was very friendly and considerate!
Great job
Friendly and professional !!!
He’s awesome.