Brian M. Derby, MD

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Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Brian M. Derby* was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After graduating with his medical degree in Tampa, Dr. Derby* spent six years in a highly selective plastic surgery residency, followed by two additional years of elective fellowship study under the supervision of world-renowned plastic surgeons. Completing his education in 2015, Dr. Derby* decided to bring his expertise and leadership back to Florida as a partner in the practice of Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center. Since arriving in Sarasota, he has established his reputation as an extremely ethical, creative, skilled, and compassionate surgeon. His warm, inviting demeanor embodies his plastic surgical practice that always has “treat as family” at the forefront.

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Full review of Dr. Derby’s Patient Testimonials can be found on RealSelf, Heathgrades, and SPSC’s practice Google review feed found here.

Laura F.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Derby and all of the staff and nurses at the Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center! Everyone is so kind, communicative, helpful, and patient. I received the highest level of care at every stage of my surgery with Dr. Derby and his team, from consult to follow up and every step in between. Never did I feel rushed. The skill and precision of Dr. Derby is unmatched! Having never had surgery before, I did not know what to expect, and the experience was truly seamless. The time that he took with me be it an appointment or just talking, I truly felt his care and connection. He explained every detail thoroughly so that I fully understood the process and what to expect. I feel amazing today, and I owe it all to him! Choosing Dr. Derby was the best decision that I ever made and I would choose him over and over again. To say the very least, I highly recommend Dr. Derby and The Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center!

Amy M

When I considered having cosmetic surgery (face lift, temporal brow lift, blepharoplasty) I consulted with several women who had similar procedures done by plastic surgeons in the area. Universally, they highly recommended Dr. Derby and now I can understand why. I met with Dr. Derby and the first thing that I appreciated about him, was that he listened to my concerns and what I hoped to achieve by going through cosmetic surgery. He explained in detail what he thought needed to be done, the outcome I should expect, and the limitations/risks with the procedures to be performed. I was most concerned about having an unnatural look. I wanted to look like me, just a better version of me. I am pleased to say that his surgical skills exceeded my expectations. My eyes no longer look sunken, my neck wrinkles are gone, the contour of my jaw line is much improved…I just look “refreshed” but not “redone.” The story is told in the before and after pictures…and my story has a happy ending. Dr. Derby is very easy to talk to and a good communicator. His compassionate and caring attitude is reflected in all his interactions, and it is obvious that he is passionate about his profession and tries to achieve exceptional results. Plastic surgery is a difficult specialty because the expectations of the patient are often unrealistic, but with Dr. Derby, I am confident that most of his patients are thrilled with the results. It is no surprise that he has garnered many top awards in the Sarasota community and that his patients, including me, offer well-deserved, glowing reviews that need to be shared.

Teresa Q.

I had a consultation with Dr. Derby and was very pleased. I was extremely nervous and he and his staff made it very comfortable for me. He is kind and answered my questions with patience and great detail. I left highly anticipating my next appointment!!!

Ray W

Where do I even start, I have been to many doctors in my life and none by far can match the professionalism courteousness and service of Dr Derby and his staff. From the minute I went in for my consultation till after my surgery they were nothing but professionals. Getting calls by Dr Derby after my surgery to see how I was doing, any issues they took care of immediately. Dr Derby is one class act, he spends time with you doesn’t rush you listens to you and answers your questions. Can’t say enough about him. On a scale of one to 10 I’d give them a 15 very impressive group of people.Thank u and your amazing staff 😊

Tracy S

Very positive experience! Dr. Derby and staff are wonderful. All doctor’s offices should provide this degree of service. Very organized operation. No complaints.

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J. W.

After the birth of my first daughter 32 years ago I had a severe case of mastitis and my breasts were droopy and saggy. Another baby and menopause only made matters worse. After meeting Dr. Derby and seeing his amazing work I decided to have a auto augmentation since I had plenty of breast tissue. The results superseded my expectations and my only regret was waiting soooo long to have it done. My breasts are even, perky and a perfect size. Dr. Derby listened to my concerns, answered all my questions and delivered fabulous results. The care I received from everyone at SPSC was top notch from beginning to end. In all a great experience and outcome.

Kelley P.

Words aren’t enough to describe how wonderful my experience with Dr. Derby was. As someone who has struggled my entire life with my weight, I worked extremely hard to lose over 70 lbs only to be left with a ton of loose skin. When I made the decision to move forward with having a tummy tuck, I did a ton of research and kept hearing about Dr. Derby’s practice. From the moment I called to make my consultation appointment, the staff was extremely professional and kind. When I met Dr. Derby I understood why. He has such a great, positive demeanor and made both myself and my husband very comfortable. I felt he was very honest with me about what to expect and what could be accomplished with this procedure. I have to say, he exceeded my expectations in every regard. He eased my nerves the morning of surgery and even called personally to check on me several times after surgery. My results are better than I could’ve ever imagined. I’ve never experienced feeling so comfortable in my own skin as I do now. Thank you Dr. Derby, you’ve truly changed my life for better and I am so grateful to you and your team for the excellent care I received.

Lisa N.

Dr. Derby and his office made the process for my breast augmentation easy and seamless. It’s wonderful when a medical professional and their team make the process personalized and comfortable for patients. They had effective communication and quick responses to my questions, which was crucial in ensuring a smooth journey. Dr. Derby’s kind and reassuring demeanor played a significant role in making me feel at ease during our first virtual consultation. I immediately knew I was in good hands. The positive feedback I received from my mother-in-law about Dr. Derby turned out to be all true and then some. The level of care and professionalism provided by Dr. Derby and his team was monumental and I can’t express to them how thankful I am. I am beyond satisfied with the results of my breast augmentation. THANK YOU!!!

Sarah M.

Dr. Derby is AMAZING!!!! He listened to exactly what I wanted with my breast augmentation and explained the entire process. I knew right after meeting with him, he was the doctor I wanted to do my surgery. I felt comfortable, He treated me with much kindness and patience. I am thrilled with the outcome! He did exactly what I wanted, I could not ask for more, I’m so happy!! I highly recommend Dr. Derby!!! I’m telling all my friends to go see him! Additionally, the facility and support staff are equally wonderful!

Melissa D.

I had a mommy makeover consisting of an extended tummy tuck, breast augmentation, lipo 360, and lipo of my neck/ jawline. I feel I’ve been restored back to better than I started! Dr Derby seriously is The doctor to choose! His bedside manner makes you calm and laugh off stuff that feels embarrassing. I had the best staff as well. Everyone is super encouraging, sincerely sweet, and professional! My results blow away all I’ve ever seen online! My scar is healing flat! I never bruised! I encourage anyone thinking about it to Do it! This is life changing!!!

Kim M.

Dr. Derby is the absolute greatest. If you want a hype-man, look no further. He is so encouraging, positive, and knowledgeable. And freaking hilarious!! I had natural anxieties and he put my mind at ease with his patience and expertise. I am so happy with my results, best decision I have ever made for myself! I would recommend Dr. Derby over and over again!! Please go see him, you will LOVE him!

Abby Q.

Dr. Derby is hands down one of the best plastic surgeons in Sarasota. He has a personable bedside manner and an impeccable attention to detail, which is delightful and unmatched. I had a septorhinoplasty, which turned out better than I could have imagined. The look and functionality of my nose exceeded my expectations. He is very transparent about the process and the expected results, and he made me feel comfortable and confident in his care. I could not be more pleased with the results. I absolutely recommend him, as he is not only an incredible plastic surgeon, but a great overall human being who gets to know you beyond your surgical procedure.

Emily T.

Dr. Derby was attentive and exceeds expectations. He listened to exactly what I was looking for and used his experience to tailor my wants to my body. He is knowledgeable, caring, and personable. At a younger age it’s stressful getting a procedure like this done, but I have confidence in my body now that I’ve never had.

Maria S.

Dr. Derby is an exceptional surgeon with a wonderful bedside manner and outstanding personality. I had brachioplasty, liposuction and my breast implants removed in December and I look absolutely amazing; far better than I imagined! Dr. Derby and his staff get to know you personally and make you feel as though you are their only patient; answering all questions and never rushing through your appointment. I am so pleased with my results that I scheduled my facelift for August and I cannot wait! Thank you, Dr. Derby for changing my life.

Cara W.

The experience I had with Dr Derby and his staff was beyond my expectations. I never left without all of my questions answered and feeling 100% confident in my decisions. The professionalism and expertise of Dr. Derby was greatly appreciated but the feeling that you are his #1 priority was impressive. I truly couldn’t be happier.

Karen D.

I have had a double chin my whole life, it runs in my family. I finally decided to do something about it and am so pleased to have gone to Dr Derby and his team at Sarasota Plastic Surgery. They were very transparent on all options that were available and which option would provide the optimal result. I did not feel like i was being upsold. I also did not feel like a number. I appreciated all the time spent discussing everything and answering all my questions. They made themselves available whenever i needed them. I could not be more pleased with my results!

Ryan K.

Dr. Derby is an amazing surgeon and person! He was very empathetic and caring. My surgery was a huge success, and I am so much more confident! The staff was caring and made it a great experience. I am glad I chose these professionals.

Val M.

Such a wonderful experience with Dr Derby! It’s been years that I thought of doing my upper eyelid surgery and EXTREMELY HAPPY to have chosen Dr Derby to help me with this issue. The result could not have been better, zero pain and the healing was so fast, WOW. I am very impressed and can’t say enough kind words about himself and the staff as well. They really care about you and take all the time you need to listen and reply to your various questions. Professional, highly experienced and compassionate they are. I can see my eyes again and wake up every day being so grateful. THANK YOU IMMENSELY Dr Derby!

Laura S.

The entire staff were the most amazing team I’ve had the pleasure of receiving care from and Dr. Derby was simply the best. He was my first consultation after thinking about a breast reduction for years and instantly put my mind at ease. He instantly was able to make me feel comfortable asking any and all questions I had. He was so patient and informative throughout the process from start to finish and truly went the extra mile to make me feel comfortable each step of the way. I could not be happier with the end result, or any part of the process. I don’t currently expect needing any other procedures in the future but , should I elect to, Dr. Derby and Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center is the only option for me.

Elle S.

Dr. Derby listened to exactly what I wanted with my breast augmentation and explained the entire process. I felt very prepared going into surgery and what the process would be after. We worked together to look at different sizes and fits depending on my body type. I couldn’t be happier with my result, as I asked for natural breasts.

Tiffany H.

My whole experience with Dr. Derby and the staff at Sarasota Plastic Surgery Ctr has been amazing. Dr. Derby is very caring about his patients and he has an amazing eye and knows exactly where to focus his expert attention for bossy contouring. The nursing staff and the office staff are also fantastic. Everyone is friendly, helpful, caring and attentive. I highly recommend Dr. Derby and his amazing team.

Shelby J.

After loosing 140+ pounds naturally & keeping it off for several years I realized that I wanted to be fabulous at 50!! Getting my excess skin removed and matching my outside to my inside was my dream. Dr. Derby not only helped me to achieve that but blew my expectations out of the water!! He was honest, forthright, supportive, fun, caring, and an all around mench!! He removed 10+ pounds of skin & fluid and uncovered the body that I had worked so hard for. He continues to support my journey and has been my best cheerleader during my recovery!! I honestly could not have received any better treatment from anyone else!! His skills, bedside manner, honesty, laughter, compassion, & belief in his patients is astounding!! Plus he keeps the moms happy!!! I will forever be grateful for my experience with Brian Derby & will refer him to anyone looking for a GREAT doctor!!

SB

As a physician myself, I can say that Dr. Derby is one of the best doctors around in terms of his bedside manner, surgical skills, and talent!! I was initially nervous before my two surgeries but Dr. Derby took so much time going over each detail. His bedside manner is excellent and I felt so so comfortable and at ease with him. He took so much time listening to what I wanted and he reviewed everything right before I was taken to surgery. I pretty much had no issues immediately post op. He even kept my boyfriend updated about my progress, which was extremely appreciated. Right now I am only a short time after my surgery but I’m thrilled with my results and my new confidence!! Highly recommend Dr. Derby!

Nicole

There are not enough words to describe how happy I am to have had Dr. Derby perform my surgery. I spent months looking for the right surgeon, and I will be forever grateful I chose him. His skills, expertise, dedication and compassion far exceeds any experience I have had. To say that I am happy with my results would be an understatement. I am completely amazed at my transformation. He exceeded every expectation I had. Having surgery can be a scary process, but from the very beginning he made me feel at ease. It is evident that he truly cares about his patients and their results. He and his team of nurses followed me closely during my healing process and ensured I was taken care of and recovering nicely. I’m sure Dr. Derby will be getting calls from family members and friends of mine who were so blown away with my results that they’re rushing to see him next! If you’re in the process of finding the right plastic surgeon for you, I would highly recommend Dr. Derby!

L. M.

Welcoming staff – Dr. Derby explained everything clearly and answered all questions.

Lisa

I spent 2 years of researching plastic surgeons, going to consultations in search of the right surgeon for me. I went for the consultation with Dr. Derby and knew within that appointment that he was the best plastic surgeon. I was looking to get a tummy tuck after weight loss and wanted a surgeon I could trust. The process of the consultation and meeting Dr. Derby I knew right then and there my search was over. Dr. Derby took his time to explain the procedure and had so much empathy for all the insecurities I had about myself. My tummy tuck looks amazing and has changed my life in so many ways. This is all because of Dr. Derby, thank you so much I am forever grateful to you! You will not regret having him as your plastic surgeon, believe me when I tell you he is the best.

Farrah

Truly the best experience I could ever wish for. Dr.Derby made me feel like family and listened to my concerns. He is the best doctor I have ever met and I will refer all of my family and friends to Sarasota Plastic surgery! So thankful our paths crossed.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Dr. Derby* obtained his M.D. at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa. He then completed six years of comprehensive plastic surgery residency training at Southern Illinois University’s Institute for Plastic Surgery in Springfield, IL. He added two additional years of elective fellowship study focused on advanced eyelid and face/neck lifting techniques, and cosmetic breast and body surgery under the supervision of leading plastic surgical experts. The two additional fellowship-training years allow Dr. Derby’s* patients to be placed in the hands of a very extensively and uniquely trained cosmetic plastic surgeon. Dr. Derby’s* regular contributions to the plastic surgical literature have been awarded for their quality at the national level. He continues to stay abreast of the most current approaches to plastic surgical patient care by regularly attending national meetings.

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SKILLS AND SPECIALTIES

Dr. Derby* is on the cutting edge of the newest technology in facial rejuvenation and breast/body contouring, and is constantly striving to create better and more natural results. He customizes every procedure based on the individual. Utilizing his artistry and understanding of aesthetic balance, he creates natural, undetectable results that are beautiful and life-changing. Dr. Derby* offers advanced techniques for eyelid surgery, facial rejuvenation surgery, breast augmentations, breast lifting, breast reductions, breast implant selection, tummy tucks, “mommy makeovers“, and skin removal after weight loss surgery. He is a specialist in the use of “gummy bear” implants, helping patients achieve volume to the breasts while leaving them naturally soft to the touch. With outstanding outcomes that are both uniquely personalized and beautifully organic, he has helped countless patients restore their confidence.

MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Dr. Derby* is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). He is a Director on the Board of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons (FSPS). He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (SESPRS). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). He contributes to plastic surgical education by serving as a peer-reviewer of articles submitted to the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ), the leading aesthetic plastic surgery journal in the world. He also serves on the RADAR Resource Editorial Committee for ASAPS. RADAR is the state-of-the-art means by which plastic surgeons search the aesthetic surgery literature online.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Dr. Derby* has received numerous awards, research grants, and recognitions for his teaching, educating, mentorship, and plastic surgical research. He has given plastic surgery presentations at national, and international, scientific meetings. In May 2015, he was awarded Best Research Paper of the Year by the Aesthetic Surgery Journal at the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s (ASAPS) annual meeting in Montreal. His academic productivity has added thirteen published book chapters and research articles to his name. In 2017, Dr. Derby* was awarded as one of America’s Most Honored Professionals. Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors has consistently recognized Dr. Derby* as a “Top Doctor” in Plastic Surgery since 2020. Dr. Derby* was awarded ‘Top Surgeon’ in the 2023 and 2024 Reader’s Choice Awards by the Sarasota Community in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Before and After Photos

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Hospital Privileges

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

All of our doctors have hospital privileges at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and full admitting privileges. Many cosmetic surgeons and cosmetic surgery clinics don’t meet the high standards necessary to have these privileges.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was ranked #1 on the Suncoast in the 2015-16 Best Hospitals report, by U.S. New & World Report for overall patient safety, quality and care. Our Sarasota plastic surgeons are proud to hold full medical privileges here, which is one of Sarasota’s largest employers. With more than 819 beds, 4,000 staff members, 800 physicians and 1,000+ volunteers, Sarasota Memorial remains the only local hospital consistently ranked as the region’s finest. This facility is a full-service health system offering specialized outpatient care for our cosmetic surgeons. With too many awards and recognitions to list here, our surgeon’s are privileged to perform a variety of procedures at Sarasota Memorial where they know their patients are in outstanding hands.

*Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with American Society of Plastic Surgeons