Testimonials & Reviews

4.93/5
Derek K. Paul, MD, FACS -  - General Surgeon

Derek K. Paul, MD, FACS

General Surgeon & Laparoscopic Surgeon & Oncological Surgeon located in Vero Beach, FL

4.93/5 Star Rating
363 total reviews

Dr. Derek K. Paul always appreciates feedback from his valued patients. To date, we’re thrilled to have collected 363 reviews with an average rating of 4.93 out of 5 stars. Please read what others are saying about Dr. Derek Paul below, and as always, we would love to collect your feedback.

Jack G.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/03/26
Dr. Paul answered all of my questions in great detail and informed me of things I didn't know concerning my upcoming surgery. I am very confident in his knowledge and skills for my surgery.
Haley W.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/03/26
Dr Paul is without equal. He has a positive attitude towards his patients and an infectious personality that instills a positive attitude in his patients increasing healing in his patient's.
Brigid C.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/03/26
Dr Paul ,is a superb surgeon, he is the MD that i entrust my self and family too . Janice R N is very knowledgeable and does interact very well with anxious patients. The ladies at the front desk do a great job at keeping the office running smoothly with an overall positive impact on the practice. Dr Paul has a great personality besides his professional skills and is well respected in this community.
Valie-Lynn V.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/03/26
I have a very strange case . I have been to Tampa, Miami, Mayo Clinic for this. He is the only one that has really investigated and had concern and made me feel I have someone that we help me figure this out! Fabulous bedside manner. Very knowledgeable and a lot of integrity! My husband and I really felt a relief when we consulted with him. I have not had surgery, but he is on our team for sure and he researches and helps us with everything while we approach having a surgery! TY for Dr Paul!!
Ronald O.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/03/26
Personable and very knowledgeable Thank You Dr Paul
Mary G.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/03/26
Very efficient and friendly office. Dr Paul took his time and was very kind and thorough.
Melba L.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/03/26
Doctor Paul and his staff are very friendly and professional, next Wednesday Nov 12th 2025 he will remove my gallbladder feel very confident
Stacy F.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/03/26
Dr Paul is so kind, caring and easy to talk to. I need a procedure rather quickly and he was very accommodating to my needs. Would highly recommend.
Theodore B.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/03/26
Dr Paul was very attentive and thorough. He diagnosed my condition and had me get a test to confirm the my ailment.
Calvin P.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/03/26
Professional yet set me at ease immediately. Explained the process for my surgery and accommodated my time constraints. Good sense of appropriate humor. I’m confident I’m in good hands.
Paul S.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/03/26
Excellent experience meeting Dr. Paul. Office very well organized, appointment right on time. Dr. Paul very personable and reassuring with his expertise and experience.
Maricela B.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/03/26
Dr Paul and his staff were incredibly professional and patient during my visit. The Dr. was very attentive to my concerns. He inspires confidence.
Susan B.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/20/26
A positive experience. professional, friendly staff. Clean office and exam rooms. Dr Paul was on time understanding and listened to my husband's issue and he is now on the right path.
Vincent A.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/06/26
The staff were wonderful and easy to deal with. The wait to see Dr.Paul was short , especially so late in the day. Dr. Paul was great in his description of what I have to look forward to and was very easy to talk to. All questions and concerns were addressed and answered.
Laura S.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 02/15/26
Dr Paul made me feel at ease the moment I walked into his office. I was unaware at the time that he was going through his own personal heartache and sorrow while giving me his full attention while helping me with my GI issues. I would highly recommend Dr Paul to my family & friends. I appreciated the speed at which he was able to see me & get tests ordered. He's caring, kind, knowledgeable and an awesome person. Thanks Dr Paul! The office staff were also caring & wonderful.
Jamie H.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 01/14/26
If I could give 10 stars I would Not only did Dr Paul Relax me before my surgery but this day every time I get a port flush a different nurse says “damn Dr. Paul must’ve done that it’s so perfect” Amazing Doctor and even better experience. Additionally, when he could not do my previous surgery, he referred me to one of the best doctors in the country. Not to mention he knows the value of a Kelly’s roast beef chowda when in season .
Lynne B.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 07/08/25
Excellent practice. From top (Dr. Paul) to who you 1st meet coming in the door. Even the office is like walking into someone's living room. Warm and friendly. Always look forward to my appointments.
Dale D.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 04/20/25
One word wonderful!
Tim F.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/10/25
I was misdiagnosed as having a cardiac blockage at another ER and sent home with improper medications that caused bad side effects to my actual condition. I was actually suffering from an incarcerated hernia where my bowel was rubbing on an old hernia repair mesh. After 8 more days of no bowel movement and severe pain, I had a neighbor drive me to Indian River hospital Cleveland clinic at 8pm where after 30 minutes I had the proper imaging done and was correctly diagnosed, my medication changed, stomach pumped, and Dr Paul did surgery immediately the next day. My recovery was half the time of a previously similar surgery I had 7 years prior, and Dr Paul explained everything simply and clearly, including educating me about some misinformation given to me by some previous surgeons. Dr Paul was calm, confident, clear and precise when talking to me, and made sure I understood everything, and all my questions were answered. His office staff was friendly and reached out and scheduled follow up for me for after I was discharged. Dr Paul even referred me to another surgeon for another unrelated procedure, I was told by other doctors was not possible. I feel very lucky to have been treated by Dr Paul. He literally saved my life, and what I learned from him about my past misdiagnoses has greatly improved the quality of my life. I would highly recommend Dr Paul
Jon T.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/05/25
A true professional, caring human- that is Dr. Paul! He was thrown into my emergency situation and made me a priority, even though it wasn’t life threatening. Dr. Paul still made my diagnosis feel important and saw my pain and acted. His staff also worked to get things moving quickly to help get me relief & answers. Best of the best in Vero Beach! Thank you!

testimonials


  • "Five stars are not enough... Dr. Paul and his staff, Janice and Emilie, met me at the beginning of my breast cancer journey. Their regard and genuine attention to my anxiety helped to assuaged my fear, helping to replace it with hope by actively listening and ensuring I was well-informed to make well-educated choices in my treatment plan. Their professionalism and patient-care approach cannot be measured in stars... Thank you!"
    - Edie R. 

  • "Dr. Paul did a fine job installing a chemo port and removing a sizeable cyst from my back. While he did prescribe something to handle pain, if I needed, I did not. In fact at bed time I took two Tylenol, just in case and, as it turned out, I did not even need that. Super job by the good doctor and his team. Thank you all. I could not have asked for or expected a better result."
    - Rod R.

  • "I only had a consultation thus far for an upcoming surgery. He was very attentive and answered all my questions thoroughly. He didn’t treat me like a number to get to the next patient. He explained the procedure and how he will go about correcting the problem. I feel confident leaving my life in his hands."
    - Travaris W.

  • "He has a wonderful bedside manner. Makes you feel totally comfortable takes time to listen and explains himself in a way you understand. The office was clean and very well decorated. The front office staff was also super nice!"
    - Charlene S.

  • "After being diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time I knew what came next, surgery! 11 years ago I went to Jacksonville for my mastectomy, Mayo Clinic was the best. Well, after seeing Dr.Paul it was without a doubt that he was the best doctor for me. From my first appointment his staff was kind, informative and knowledgeable. Dr.Paul explained everything to me, his bedside manner was impeccable! He will be in my prayers from this day forward!"
    -Anonymous