Derek Zefo attended the University of Alabama where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training.  His Athletic Training experience allowed him the opportunity to work the 1998 and 1999 training camps with the Buffalo Bills of the NFL.  Before attending the Physician Assistant Program at Emory University, Derek worked in outpatient physical therapy with athletic training responsibilities to local high schools in both Northern Alabama and Middle Tennessee for seven years.  He completed his medical training from Emory University, graduating with a Master of Medical Science from the Physician Assistant Program in 2007.  He started in adult orthopaedics here in Atlanta after graduation before joining Children’s Orthopaedics of Atlanta in the summer of 2009.

Derek is currently certified by the National Commission of Physician Assistants and the Board of Certification for Athletic Training.  He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants.

During his free time, Derek enjoys spending time with his wife Beth and daughter Josephine.  In addition he enjoys golfing and spending time outdoors.