Satanta District Hospital & Long Term Care Unit Medical Staff

Dr. Derbes graduated from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2017 and began his medical career training in General Surgery in Michigan. After 3.5 years, he realized that while he enjoyed surgery, he desired a more diverse practice. This led him to wound care, and he sought out fellowship opportunities to specialize in this field. Together with Dr. Rummana Aslam, they established a new fellowship in Chronic Wound Care and Regenerative Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, which he completed.

During this time, Dr. Derbes also began practicing as a Primary Care Physician and discovered his true calling. He finds great fulfillment in forming unique relationships with his patients, addressing their health holistically, and educating them about their medical conditions and treatment plans. His approach ensures patients understand and adhere to their prescribed treatments, leading to better health outcomes.

At SDH, Dr. Derbes will be covering the inpatient unit, the emergency department, and providing Primary Care services at the Satanta clinic. He offers a wide range of services, including pediatric care, women’s health, mental health (including treatment for addiction and substance use disorders), and preventative healthcare. He believes in addressing both mental and physical health simultaneously, as they are intimately connected. Additionally, he performs minor surgical procedures, including the excision of skin lesions and cysts, and provides specialized wound care for high-risk or non-healing wounds.

As a PA-C, Jon Bigler brings his rural health experience to Satanta to continue to serve the patients of Southwest Kansas. Jon came to medicine later in life. Jon received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in 1986. While at KU, Jon was a varsity yell leader and is still one of the Jayhawk basketball team’s biggest fans.

After graduating, Jon worked as a biology teacher and wrestling coach for 16 years. However, he always wanted to return to his roots. He grew up in Garden City, KS, where his father was a surgeon. Jon made the dramatic choice to get his master's degree in 2006 from Wichita State University. From here, he was able to pursue his love of medicine. He worked in Ashland, KS for 10 years, often acting as the sole provider in the clinic, hospital, and long-term care facility.

Jon and his wife, Lori, a high school English teacher and tennis coach, moved to Meade, KS in 2016, where he served primarily at the Plains Clinic. For Jon, it was like coming home.

Now, Jon uses his many years of experience, both in the classroom and in the healthcare industry, to provide personalized care for his patients. His work has been spotlighted in the KUMC’s publication “Kansas Connections,” and he has served on KU’s Rural Health symposium panel throughout the years.

Jon and Lori have three grown daughters. Amanda is a professor of English in France, Erin is in cyber security in Austin, TX, and Elyse followed in her father’s footsteps and became a PA-C in Southwest Kansas. Jon’s favorite pastime, besides following his favorite basketball team, is rock and fossil hunting. His greatest find to date is a mastodon skeleton that he and his daughter discovered in 2008. Jon is excited to be a part of the medical team in Satanta and looks forward to building the relationships that he enjoys so much.

Satanta District Hospital & Long Term Care Unit is a certified stroke readiness facility and a Level IV Trauma Center. With multiple locations to serve patients, we have a range of qualified medical professionals on staff to provide you with the targeted care you need.

• Cardiology: Dr. Freund
• Podiatry: Dr. Brown
• General Surgery: Dr. Arroyo
• Holistic Pain Management: Spencer Anderson, PA, Trent Blackwill, CRNA, NSPM-C, and Kyle Anderson, CRNA, NSPM-C