J. Eric Derksen, M.D.

Eric Derksen, M.D., is an experienced, board-certified urologist at CSUA: Union in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He has two decades of experience and specializes in prostate cancer, COX-2 inhibitors, laparoscopic surgery, and da Vinci® robotic surgery. Dr. Derksen graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. He worked for a biomedical firm before receiving his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and completed a general surgery internship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). He finished his medical training with a residency in urology at UNC. During his residency, Dr. Derksen trained extensively in da Vinci robotic surgery and complex laparoscopy. He also completed extensive research on prostate cancer and COX-2 inhibitors. Dr. Derksen is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and is a member of the American Urological Association. In his free time, Dr. Derksen enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, skiing, outdoor biking, and playing tennis. He enjoys helping patients achieve optimal health at CSUA: Union.