Derek Susalla, PA-C
Program Director, Medabolic
Derek Susalla, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in general psychiatry and obesity medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Central Michigan University, attaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, and attended Wayne State University, where he received a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Derek also attained an Advanced Education Certificate from the Obesity Medicine Association and is the lead provider for “Medabolic,” RCBM’s weight management program. Derek has expertise in the relationship between mental health disorders and obesity and has a strong passion for helping individuals improve both aspects of their psychological and physical health. He is dedicated to helping patients reach their weight loss goals and reduce medical risk factors that are often associated with overweight/obesity. He is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association and an affiliate member of the PA’s in Obesity Medicine.
Derek also cares for patients with behavioral disorders. He has a particular interest in treating adult ADHD, treatment-resistant depression, and anxiety with novel medications on the market.
Derek is a preceptor for the University of Detroit Mercy Physician Assistant program and was named preceptor of the year of 2022. He enjoys giving back to the profession, teaching psychiatric and obesity medicine to the students who round with him. Derek is actively involved in pharmaceutical advisory boards and national speaker bureaus presenting novel ADHD and Mood Disorder medications. Derek has a great interest in new medication options that maximize efficacy and minimize side effects. He is passionate about improving patients' overall quality of life. He is honored to be a part of the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine team.
Current patients can reach Derek at dsusalla@rcbm.net
