Derek Hunwardsen, PA-C

Orthopedics - Foot & Ankle
Patient Rating
4.5/5 (Based on 62 Ratings)

What I Do

I believe in providing patient-centered care and focusing on improving a patient’s overall health. It’s important that the patient has a voice and is included throughout the decision-making process.

My clinical interests include orthopedics and sports medicine.

Why I Love My Work

I entered medicine because of the unique, yet challenging opportunity, to improve lives. I enjoy doing the hands-on work of orthopedics and getting to fix problems. I also like seeing patients in clinic, following their health care journey and watching them improve and return to doing what they love.

Getting to Know Me

Outside of work, I spend my time enjoying the outdoors, including biking, fishing and walking my dog. I am also a big sports fan and really enjoy watching the Vikings.

Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Service Line
Graduate School

Des Moines University, Physician Assistant Studies

Board Certifications
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) -
  • Locations

    CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics Clinic

    1900 CentraCare Cir Ste 0500 St Cloud, MN 56303

    Main: 320-253-2663
    Fax: 320-650-1341

    Reviews

    5.0
    March 05, 2026
    The physicians assistant looked at my foot, looked at the toes and asked me questions and I answered them and then I asked him a few questions and he answered those and gave me good answer and I'm going to say yes I would tell people all about using the doctors at CentraCare
    5.0
    January 24, 2026
    I was impressed with his professionalism and care at examining my leg and answering my questions
    5.0
    October 23, 2025
    Immediate attention to my concerns - new medication and changed date for surgery
    5.0
    October 03, 2025
    I always get the best care and they allow me to tell them what scares me and then they help me feel better and tell me how to take care of my surgery foot and they always tell me who they are and they get the sanitization for their hands.
    5.0
    September 26, 2025
    Derek listened and looked and got back to me in MyChart in a very timely manner.
    5.0
    August 30, 2025
    He was very patient. I felt listened to.
    5.0
    July 27, 2025
    Excellent providers
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