Joy A. Derwenskus DO, MSCR

Chief, Division of General Neurology, and Associate Professor of Neurology

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(320 ratings)

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Areas of Expertise

General Neurology
Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis
Neurology
Neurosciences

Conditions and Treatments

Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
Chronic Facial Pain
Encephalitis
Headache
Migraine
Myelitis
Neuro-Sarcoidosis
Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis

General Neurology

Locations

Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center

3810 Bedford Avenue, Suite 100

Nashville, TN 37215

Vanderbilt Neurology One Hundred Oaks

Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks

719 Thompson Lane, Suite 24100

Nashville, TN 37204

Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3930

Nashville, TN 37232

Languages

English

Education

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Des Moines University, 1998
Internship - Northwestern Medicine Evanston, 2000
Residency - University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western, 2003
Master of Science in Clinical Research - Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 2005
Fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis - Mount Sinai Medical Center, 2005

Patient Comments

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All good.Dr Derwenkus is so good at listening and executing the plan going forward

April 12, 2026

Dr. Derwenskus is an amazing doctor that truly cares. She has helped me tremendously over the last 12 years.

April 7, 2026

I was shocked at the amount of time (65 mins) she spent with me!! I'm 68 yrs old and I've been having migraines for 28 years, so that's a lot of medical history. She seemed to really care about my migraines and getting me the all the help she could. I wasn't expecting miracles or to be free of pain. But I felt she gave me all the help in her arsenal. Even a small improvement would be amazing and I'm so grateful.

April 6, 2026

Very good experience.

March 30, 2026

No worries or complaints with this Offices.

March 28, 2026

Very good easy to understand very thorough

March 27, 2026

Dr Derwenskus is the best neurologist I have ever seen. She listens to my concerns which is a top priority as a pain/migraine patient. We together try to manage my pain and it's been a great experience. I would recommend her to any patient struggling with migraine pain.

March 9, 2026

Dr Derwenskus was extremely thorough. She examined me with interest and respect. She is everything I want in a neurologist and I felt heard and valued

March 2, 2026

Excellent doctor.very caring and knowledgeable