Derrick Foge, MD, is a distinguished Special Forces veteran who holds a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery – and numerous honors for his academic and military achievements. After earning his undergraduate degree, he joined the U.S. Army where he earned the Green Beret and Special Forces Tab. He served as Special Forces Medical Sergeant (Green Beret) over multiple deployments and in many missions overseas. He also trained others in emergency medicine and was involved in a wide variety of life-saving surgical procedures. Inspired by saving lives and helping injured comrades regain mobility, Dr. Foge pursued a career in orthopedics, eventually specializing in spine surgery.

He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado, where he also completed his Internship and Residency in Orthopaedics. He completed his Spine Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

In 2020, Dr. Foge joined the OPA spine surgery team, where he treats a wide variety of spinal conditions to help patients enjoy an active lifestyle. He remains active himself and enjoys fly fishing, bowhunting, weight lifting, running, and spending time with his wife and little girls.