He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Derr's medical residency was performed at Kresge Eye Institute and DMC Harper University Hospital. In his practice, Dr. Derr focuses on refractive surgery (vision correction surgery) and cataracts. Dr. Derr is an in-network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield Catastrophic, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Choice, as well as other insurance carriers. He is professionally affiliated with Crittenton Hospital Medical Center.