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Derek Nicholas Opp

Derek Nicholas Opp, DO

Pediatric Cardiology

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Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Derek Nicholas Opp

About The Provider

I grew up in northern Iowa and enjoy spending time with my family which includes my wife and four children. In my free time you can find me outside participating in various activities including running, cross country skiing, cycling, golf, camping, and traveling. My special interests in the field of pediatric cardiology include long-term Fontan palliation follow-up care, exercise physiology, and echocardiography.

Locations

  1. Children's Minnesota - The Children's Heart Clinic
    • 347 Smith Avenue North, Gardenview Tower, Suite 603, Saint Paul, MN 55102
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    Expertise

    Education

    • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, Pediatric Cardiology, 2024
    • Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 2021
    • Medical Education: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, DO, 2018

    Board Certifications

    • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2021

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8 out of 5

    98 ratings, 37 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/9/2026

      Good service.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/30/2026

      We felt very vulnerable and concerned about our child's diagnosis, and in that moment of need we (and our kiddo) were treated with the utmost care and consideration from the front desk to the specialty providers. We left feeling very grateful for everyone we interacted with.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/28/2026

      He met all of our needs with giid explanations.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/23/2026

      He listened and was very thorough in his exam

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/22/2026

      Intelligent and relatable!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/12/2026

      Yeah, it's an excellent hospital and the customer service is really good. They take care of you, don't understand. The staff is really awesome. I really like the place. Thank you so much for taking care of my daughter.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2026

      Good influence.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/20/2025

      Well, his approach, his explanation was very good. The way how he take care of us and my child is very satisfied. I'm very satisfied. He has a good communication with a smile face and yeah, he's very supportive on our care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/12/2025

      Friendly, knowledgable staff

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/1/2025

      He cares, he understands, and he's well prepared of what he's talking about. And we appreciate Dr. [Opp]

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/9/2025

      Our cardiologist was amazing. He took the time to listen to all of our concerns, not even heart concerns, other health concerns that we're having, listened to us, did a full exam on our child, got the testing done that we needed that day, and had results in a very timely manner. I would definitely recommend going back to this provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/7/2025

      Very nice ,and helpful!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/5/2025

      Great bedside manner, thorough physical exam and explained findings and what he was testing in an easy to understand manner. I work as a PA and I have high expectations for doctors and providers who my family sees. Dr Opp and his team exceeded expectations.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/3/2025

      Nice people and great service and care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2025

      The clinicians were very caring and supportive to [our daughter].

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2025

      very good treatment of the patient

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2025

      He so humble, very patient and knowledgeable guy

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/19/2025

      Dr. Opp and everyone else were amazing and made the appt very easy, quick and seamless!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/11/2025

      Perfect attitude, perfect character, patient, and you can see off the bat, he loves his job, he loves kids, and he does his work, his job with excellence.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/25/2025

      I felt that the medical team we saw truly cared and listened to our concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/22/2025

      Was very genuine and caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/20/2025

      The provider was very thorough and explained everything very well. He took time to answer questions and was very kind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/14/2025

      Everyone was very kind and helpful with my kiddo while she was there.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/9/2025

      Prompt, kind, and offered easy explanations

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/31/2025

      The doctor did not explain things in a way that a 14 year old would understand; it was extremely technical. He also brought up that she may not be able to have children some day, which has not been brought up to our family before. The way he explained it was too technical and not intended for a 14 year old, and without any concern about how heartbreaking that was for her as a 14 year old and for me as her mother. He was not optimistic and way too matter of fact.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/5/2025

      Good exam and communication. Able staff

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2025

      We were very appreciative of all of the staff from receptionists when we first walked in to nurses and doctors and ultrasound techs and just everyone that we interacted with was very helpful and clearly cared.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/22/2025

      Very friendly staff from reception, nursing, physicians, and the echo tech - thank you!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2025

      Because they went over everything we needed

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/16/2025

      We felt welcomed and treated very well from all orividers from the moment we walked in.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/9/2025

      Nurse was great. Doctor was very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/28/2025

      He took all the time we needed to explain the condition and the next steps

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/3/2025

      Dr. Opp has been amazing since we first got to Children's and hasn't changed ever since. He is caring, attentive and doesn't dismiss our questions. I appreciate him drawing pictures as that's how I learn.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/27/2025

      He was very good at his job and very good with kids

      2 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/27/2025

      I didn't feel as though the provider examined my baby thoroughly enough given our reasoning of being there for her heart/breathing. The Dr placed the stethoscope on my daughter's chest in 5-6 placements for quick milly seconds (impossible to hear). We were there for her breathing/fast heart beats and I left with still uncertainty and needing a second opinion.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/27/2025

      He listened to us, and responded to our questions clearly. He had a good knowledge of his field and had good suggestions. He was very helpful and encouraging.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/27/2025

      We appreciated how much time he took with us. He was very knowledgeable and was the first to really acknowledge and explain her conditions. He gave wonderful recommendations to manage her symptoms and health.