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Christopher C Derivaux

Christopher C Derivaux, MD

Thoracic Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About Christopher C Derivaux

Title

Thoracic Surgeon

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Instructor of Surgery

Awards and Honors

 

SJ Magazine "Top Docs" - 2017, 2020, 2022, 2024

 

Philadelphia Magazine "Top Docs" - 2023, 2024, 2025

 

Professional Memberships

Society of Thoracic Surgeons

New York Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Camden County Medical Society

Departments

Thoracic Surgery
Surgery

Programs & Centers

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
Lung Cancer Center

Practice Group :

Cooper University Physicians

Locations

Education and Training

Education

  • Fellowship: New York University Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Surg, 2002
  • Fellowship: New York University Medical Center, Research, 2000
  • Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Surgery, 1999
  • Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Surg Critical Care, 1997
  • Internship/Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, General Surgery, 1997
  • Medical School: UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1993

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2004
  • Thoracic Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2004

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna Dental Health
  • Aetna First Health (Coventry)
  • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Quality Health
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Aetna Workers Comp
  • AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
  • AmeriHealth Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Value Network
  • Braven Health Medicare
  • Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Cigna One Health
  • Clover Health Medicare PPO
  • Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
  • Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
  • First MCO Group Health
  • First MCO Workers Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network Group Health
  • Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
  • Guardian
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
  • Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
  • Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
  • Humana Military Prime
  • Humana Military Standard
  • Humana Military TriCare
  • Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
  • Independence Blue Cross Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
  • Liberty Mutual Auto
  • Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
  • Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • MagnaCare Auto
  • MagnaCare Group Health
  • MagnaCare Workers Comp
  • Medicaid (NJ)
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • NJ Manufacturers Auto
  • NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Group Health
  • QualCare Emblem Health
  • QualCare HMO/PPO
  • QualCare Workers Comp
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Three Rivers Contigo
  • Three Rivers Devon
  • United Behavioral Health Group Health
  • United Behavioral Health Medicaid
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare
  • United Behavioral Health Optum
  • United Healthcare AARP
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
  • United Healthcare Dental
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
  • United Healthcare Group Health
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Medicare
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VA Community Care Network
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

167 ratings, 58 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 8/1/2026

    Dr. D and his PA are a fabulous team. Personable, professional,and kind. I would highly recommend them to everyone!

  • Reviewed on 5/22/2026

    This visit was a 6 month follow/up post surgery. The staff from check-in thru check-out was pleasant and professional.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2026

    The overall experience in our getting a second opinion was straightforward and clear. We appreciated the recommendation and plan to follow up accordingly.

  • Reviewed on 5/10/2026

    I like this doctor because he's very personable. He takes his time. He explains everything to you without all those difficult words and very careful with what he says, and also laughs on your jokes.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2026

    Dr. Devereaux is a wonderful doctor who saved my life with my lungs. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/6/2026

    Wonderful and very kind and thorough Doctor He made me feel comfortable as did his staff I would recommend Dr. Deriviux most highly and all there are true professionals who were very caring and kind Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 4/30/2026

    Quite a distance from me. I was informed that the doctor will be going back to Cooper in Moorestown. ? ?Yay

  • Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    Dr. Derivaux was excellent with explaining my options.

  • Reviewed on 4/27/2026

    Dr Devereaux is a grate doctor he is Very polite, informative and tends to my needs. I believe he saved my life ! Great doctor I would refer him to anyone I know!

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2026

    I was very impressed with everyone. I got information I needed about tests and my upcoming surgery. Dr. Derivaux explained everything in a way that I could understand.

  • Reviewed on 4/15/2026

    My experience has been wonderful!

  • Reviewed on 4/15/2026

    Dr Derivaux was very easy to talk with he listen to all my concerns and made me feel at ease. The assistant was awesome also.

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Just a wonderful experience

  • Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Everyone was very nice and caring. Dr Chris explained everything I need to know. ?

  • Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    Dr. Derivaux put me at ease, listened when I was talking about the history of the problems with my lungs. He explained the results of the bronchoscopy, was encouraging and am confident that he will perform the surgery to remove the carcinoid tumor.He was encouraging, knowledgeable and I am fortunate that he became my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Totally awesome people and experience!

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    What an amazing staff and doctors. Everyone went above and beyond to get us appointments, do give best care and worked with other care providers to get us urgent appointment. Really grateful for the service.

  • Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Felt very comfortable and confident in my upcoming procedure

  • Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Was amde to feel very comfortable

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    I'm a former Army Medic and appreciate the way that the facility operates. Every experience at your location has been very professional and pleasant. It's a bit of a trip to get to the hospital but I'm there as long as I'm breathing.

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr. Is good and what he what He said made a lot of sense.

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr. Diriva is an extraordinary physician. He's wonderful. And the staff at the Egypt Township office where I was were exceptional as well. That's all.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    I was delayed due to traffic and a detour, the staff was very understanding and went out of their way to get me in to see the doctor

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    The staff was wonderful. I took and took the time to make me feel comfortable Dr. Derivaux was very thorough with explaining everything to me. I left the office feeling wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    This entire team has been excellent all of visits. I have a very serious condition and they have handles everything with professionalism and in a caring manner, and I trust them

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    It was a great visit. I was not rushed and was given the opportunity to ask questions.

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr Derivaux is an exceptional and compassionate physician as is his nurse Ella Hawk.

  • Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. Derivaux was very personable and made me feel confident in my upcoming surgery. And very thankful he took my case! He made my Christmas! Thank you Doc.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Everyone was very nice to me. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone. I feel very comfortable asking questions and just talking in general.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    I'm satisfied with my visit:thanks for your kindness!!! !

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    I went outside to look at the flowers in the memorial garden and my name was called while I was out there. Because I didn't answer when the nurse called me, the she came looking for me instead of calling someone else. I felt very appreciative to her.

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Everyone in the office treats me with the care and kindness that I don't experience in any other office . All my questions were answered with kindness and compassion.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Very professional and compassionate staff!

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    comforting and informative

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Perfect!

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Explained everything completely and in plain speak. Compassionate and caring.

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Loved the service provided by everyone i interacted with. Also loved that your staff, who are Veterans were identified and had their branch of service showing beneath their name tag. Nice touch! Semper Fi!

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    I feel blessed to have Dr Derivaux as my Doctor

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Very good experience. Everyone was very friendly and professional. Highly recommended.

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    He's an awesome surgeon

  • Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    They work as a team

  • Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Greatly appreciated the doctor for seeing me He has such sincere compassion for his patients. I always feel he has my best interest.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Exceptional service from all staff specially the Doctor!! Very highly recommended! !

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Very professional, kind and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    The Dr and Nurse were excellent at explaining things to us.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    From the appointment process to the front desk to the doctor, Chris, was amazing. I felt like I was family as soon as he walked in. The nurse was outstanding and everyone treated me like I was family. I couldn't be happier. A real professional experience. and the best decision I've ever made. They all made me feel cared for.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    A very informative visit. Was put as ease knowing they were confident in their decision. Very nice people!

  • Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Dr. Deriveau was compassionate, understanding and amazing.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Great team

  • Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    I know that I have cancer my doctor is compassionate and caring and he is giving me hope that I can beat this.

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Perfect

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Dr.D and his give the best care.

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr. D and his PA are absolutely wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    First time I was at this office. Doctor and all staff very pleasant, and thorough. Would definitely recommend to others.

  • Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    A totally pleasant experience coming here. Everyone does their best to put you totally at ease. This doctor was new to me but I didn't feel that way when I left. Thank you for that!

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    BEST patient experience!

  • Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Dr derivaux is the best doctor.. he is nice and compassionate.. I would recommend him to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 1/10/2025

    Dr. Christopher Derivaux is an excellent doctor. He. and his staff are very considerate.