About Derrick Wansom, MD
Born and raised in the Detroit metro area, Dr. Derrick Wansom attended Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and graduated with Honors in Biology. He then received a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship and spent a year studying music and culture across East Asia. Dr. Wansom earned his medical degree and completed an internship in general surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. He then completed anesthesia residency and an interventional pain management fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. Upon finishing his fellowship, Dr. Wansom moved to Austin, TX, and practiced in Austin and Bastrop, TX for 6 years. Dr. Wansom is board certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology and practices comprehensive pain medicine. He recently was selected by his peers and awarded Top Doctor by Austin Monthly in 2022.
Chronic pain can be difficult to live with, as it affects mood, emotions, relationships, and quality of life. Dr. Wansom appreciates the importance of listening to patients, understanding their individual needs, and recognizing their challenges when dealing with chronic pain. He believes that it is essential that patients comprehend the complex conditions causing their pain.
Dr. Wansom tailors customized, multi-modal treatments to their pain. He combines the latest minimally invasive interventions, targeted medical therapies, behavioral and functional therapy, and integrative care to meet each patient’s individual needs. He feels that the most gratifying aspect of pain management is facilitating functional restoration so patients can return to an active, fulfilling lifestyle.
In his free time, Dr. Wansom enjoys photography, wrenching on vintage cars, and listening to a diverse spectrum of music.
Practice Locations
Dr. Derrick Wansom sees patients at:
- Central Texas Pain Institute, PLLC in Austin, TX 78745
- Central Texas Pain Center, PLLC in Austin, TX 78705
- Lone Star Spine And Pain Institute, LLC in San Marcos, TX 78666
- Lone Star Spine and Pain Institute in New Braunfels, TX 78130
- Central Texas Pain Institute, PLLC in Austin, TX 78759
Education
Dr. Wansom graduated from Swarthmore College, from University of Michigan, from University of Michigan, and from Wayne State University. Derrick Wansom, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.
Licenses
Derrick Wansom, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since July 31, 2011, and his NPI number is 1306124912. Dr. Wansom certified his NPI information on 08/17/2022.
Insurance
Dr. Derrick Wansom accepts the following insurance providers:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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Cigna Healthcare [Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company]
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Medicare
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UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company
Book an Appointment
Dr. Derrick Wansom is a verified interventional pain doctor on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Derrick Wansom, please call (512) 851-1165.
