Ryan Derby

Anesthesiologist


Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Spanish

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: University of Utah School of Medicine (2006) UT
  • Fellowship: Virginia Mason Medical Center Regional Anesthesia and Pain Fellowship (2012) WA
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Pain Management Fellowship (2018) CA
  • Residency: Washington University Barnes Jewish Anesthesiology Residency (2010) MO
  • Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine (2018)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia (2012)

Specializing In

  • Anesthesia/Anesthesiology

Practice Locations


Pain Management Center in Emeryville Emeryville, CA
Emeryville, CA

5800 Hollis Street

Emeryville , CA 94608

(510) 806-2100

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Patient Reviews

(77 reviews)

Dr Derby was excellent!
Excellent -- clear and concise question probing w/o feeling pounded. Gave me time to think clearly and answer as well as I could, too.
He is a superb doctor.
very helpful and informative - gave clear explanations and answered all my questions.
Dr. Ryan Derby is professional and polite and thorough. Please have more doctors be like him. He is trustworthy and appears very knowledgable and willing to help. Although my many problems are chronic and extremely complicated, he was able to make a good plan.
Dr Derby is an excellent doctor!
He has great bedside manner. I felt he really cared and wanted what was best for me, the patient.
Dr. Derby was very friendly and informative about my condition and how to improve my health problem.
Dr Derby is a brilliant, compassionate and effective physician—and Stanford is lucky to have him on their staff!
Like Dr. Derby as a doctor for treating my Fibromyalgia. Best experience I’ve had so far with someone who understands this awful condition. I hope his approach works for me because I’m frustrated.
He was very complete and understanding with my medical problem. He setup a prescription at Walgreens for things he wanted me to use.
He was very engaging.
I feel he is very much interested in doing what is best for my health.
Dr. Derby is an extremely patient doctor. During my procedure he was able to keep me relaxed. During our video visit he answered all my concerns & even recommended an alternative medicine to the one causing my dizziness & nausea.
Dr. Derby was kind, caring, listened well to my concerns, effectively explained my condition, and made helpful recommendations. I appreciated his expertise and his empathy
He is a very good, competent physician.
Dr. Derby is absolutely phenomenal. He is thorough, thoughtful, compassionate, and effective. He follows up on everything he says he will do in a timely way.
I feel very comfortable with him as a doctor. I'm hoping that continues after my first injections!
Excellent physician! Dr. Derby is the best!
Excellent doctor. Attentive to my situation. Provided a clear program for my problem.
Dr. Derby is a very kind, caring and compassionate provider. He always listens to my concerns and is open to my choices (within reason) for treatments.
Ryan Derby is an excellent physician and I have great confidence in him. He listens and I feel he cares about the well being of his patients.
Stanford is a good hospital
Fimpressed with Dr
Thank you Dr. Derby
Dr. Derby has the best bedside manner of any doctor I've ever been to. He makes you feel heard, seen, and understood and involves you in care decisions.
He is very personable and friendly.
Dr. Derby is a caring, gentle doctor. He explains procedures in an easy to understand manner.
Dr Derby does a wonderful job taking care of his patients, and being extremely knowledgeable in all fields necessary for treatment.
He was very helpful, sensitive, and positive.
this was one of the most ethical doctors appointments I have ever had and I've been a chronic pain patient for 11 years. He read my chart in advance and asked me to clarify anything I think are important. He asked for my consent before entering things into my chart. He asked for my consent about new diagnosis and new treatments. He allowed for the possibility that since I had never seen him before, he might not understand the fullness of my case. Too many doctors assume they know everything and don't ask enough questions and then make errors. He listened to me account of my own health and believed me. This is so rare for someone who's disability is not visible. Dr. Derby is one of the kindest most trustworthy doctors I have ever met. I have suffered extreme medical abuse at different systems all over the Bay. He listened to my account and trusted me. He made me understand that I can be safe at Stanford.
Dr. Derby was clear, helpful, understanding, knowledgeable, friendly, non-judgemental, and easy to talk to.
By far, one of the best doctors I’ve come across in the Stanford Medical System
Excellent care Dr. Derby is the best!
Dr. Derby is THE BEST!! He always listens to you and NEVER rushes you!! He always has time for just you!!
I always schedule the appointment w/Dr. Telusca, but when she is all, I schedule it w/Dr. Derby - they are both great, caring providers.
Dr. Derby was very patient, exceptional listener and very helpful in terms of information.
He is very nice.
I think very highly of Dr. Derby's knowledge, skill and compassion. I always feel better after my appointments with him.
Best pain mgmt. doctor I've been to!
Great doctor! He was a breath of fresh air. He listened when he asked questions, he seemed very empathetic & solution-focused & positive - Very much like a "team" -
There's NO better dr. than Dr. Derby. He ALWAYS takes the time to listen to my problems!!
Good.
Dr. Derby is an excellent dr. He doesn't give up on a challenging case. I know he truly cares about me.
Physician has an excellent demeanor. He takes a personal interest.
One of the best doctors I've had. He is empathetic and compassionate, cares about all aspects of my health journey, includes me in care decisions and makes me feel confident.
Dr. Derby is exceptionally good - attentive, caring, careful
Dr. Derby is the best pain management specialist I have seen in over 25 years of treatment for my conditions. The most striking and welcoming attribute he brings to his patient care is that he listens, asks excellent questions, treats me as a partner in my health care, explains everything completely. Takes all the time needed for me.
Dr. Derby, along with my PCP Dr. Nasir and my pain psychiatrist Dr. Kristen Slater, has changed my life. My anxiety has gone done, I take less medication, and every other aspect of my life has changed for the better because I know that I have a pain team made of up people who listen to me, take me seriously, and see the person that so often gets hidden behind the disease.
Dr. Derby is terrific!
Dr. Derby is the best!
Dr. Derby is the best!! The most compassionate, gentile, knowledgeable and considerate dr. ever!! I always am rest assured by his kindness & information!!!
Dr. Derby is very caring & understanding!!
this man has done so much for me. I have seen so many physicians that I have lost count. I will never forget this man and am forever in his debt. he takes me seriously, understands that I am a highly intelligent human being who understands a lot about the medical system, my own medical conditions, and therefore takes what I have to say seriously. because of him and the rest of my care team my anxiety has decreased, I have regained trust in the medical system, and can see a future for myself.
Dr. Derby is terrific! Friendly, knowledgeable & humorous. Also, very diligent about responding to emails on my health.
Dr. Derby is the very best.
Dr. Derby is top-notch! He's also a lot of fun and has a good sense of humor, which makes the dr.'s visit more pleasant.
Care provider said he would talk to my internist and cardiologist to determine next treatment-haven't heard anything yet.
Great experience. Friendly and welcomes me to participate in making decisions. Feel cared for and supportive.
I appreciate Dr. Derby's ability to listen to my concerns and makes recommendations that make me feel confident about what and how procedures are recommended and which medications are needed.
Excellent interactions with Dr. Derby.
Dr. Derby spent considerable time discussing the options and made several recommendations that I am doing.
He is an excellent doctor. I have not felt listened to in a very long time. But he listened. It was really nice.
i have gained increasing confidence in Dr Derby as our relationship continues. He seems committed to helping me to manage long-standing intractable pain and to find perhaps some way to ease it. I am extremely satisfied with his efforts, his intelligence, his attempts to understand my condition and offer possible interventions, and his kindness.
A very good experience.
after almost three years experiencing this pain, I feel like I have the right medical team
the doctor was terrific and i felt complete confidence in him.
Dr. Derby is phenomenal. He makes appointments feel like a collaborative meeting where we're both trying to find options and solutions to my pain.
I really liked Dr. Derby.
They do not come any better than Dr. Ryan Derby! He is everything you could ever ask for in a doctor, he sits next to, he stoops down if you're laying down for eye contact. He cares about your concerns & puts your mind at ease about whatever the situation is. I wish he could be my doctor for everything. He's patient, kind & gentle.
Dr. Derby was very knowledgable, thorough, and understanding. He is an excellent doctor.
Dr. Derby is so kind and reassuring! Always explain things thoroughly. He makes you feel comfortable and safe! His procedures are painfree as any doctor I have ever had! (Which have been many, including multiple injections at once!!
Dr. Derby is fantastic. We are thrilled that he is my doctor - he cares, he explains well and collaborates with us on a game plan. Game changer!!!
Dr. Derby is first class. He has always been extremely professional, personable, respectful and interested in helping with my health issues.
I cannot say enough on how blessed i feel about having Dr Derby as my pain management doctor. He is genuinely caring, concerned, compassionate, empathetic, sympathetic, accommodating etc.. exceptional, smart...should i continue! i feel so lucky to have him.. He doesn't want to just shove a bunch of pills down your throat. He wants to play an active roll in figuring out what is going on with your body..your whole body! i know I'm in very capable hands, i trust him and his judgement.. He's a very good listener and asks me what i think about everything and if i have a problem with or feel a little uncomfortable or unsure about anything he feels would be best for me, he has no problem with considering a different path. He always looks me directly in my eyes, he comes down to my level if I'm laying down to talk to me. If there was a mold for the perfect pain management doctor, Dr Ryan Derby would be it! It took awhile to get to him, but better late than never! i am so glad i was one of his first patients when he came to Emeryville. And as long as he would like to ride on this rollercoaster with me, i will be more than happy to have him! Even when i feel like giving up, he's there to encourage me! i most definitely will and have recommended him to those i know with pain issues. I honestly have thanked God for bringing him into my life to make this pain journey a little bit easier to bear. i have a little hope!
Dr. Derby is an incredible care provider who has impressed me getting to the root of an issue and actually offering me effective solutions where other providers could not.
Dr Derby gave me a very detailed explanation of possible causes of my condition and what possible remedies we could use.

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