Derek Anderson, vegan MD

Family physician at Adventist Health in Gladstone. Promotes plant-based nutrition in his practice.

As a second generation family physician, Dr. Anderson is passionate about building relationships and promoting healthy living. Board certified in Family Medicine and formerly a rural physician in the Midwest, Dr. Anderson has experience managing complex cases, performing office procedures and providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages, with a particular interest in caring for geriatric patients.

Dr. Anderson also enjoys partnering with patients to achieve their health goals and enjoys finding ways to use nutrition and exercise to improve his patients’ quality of life. For those interested in exploring a plant-based diet, he is a knowledgable resource. “The doctor-patient relationship is a partnership,” says Dr. Anderson. “I love working with patients to improve their overall health and outcomes.

Dr. Anderson is married and has three children. As a family they enjoy puzzles, reading, listening to records, playing board/card games and exploring the natural wonders of the Northwest. He also loves singing and performed professional operas during medical school and residency. Dr. Anderson recently moved to Oregon from Iowa and is excited to bring his medical experience to this community.