About
Dr. Derek Husmann grew up in the suburbs of Houston and credits his blue-collar Texas roots for instilling a strong work ethic and resilience. He attended the University of Virginia on a diving scholarship, graduating With Distinction while studying economics and fulfilling his pre-med requirements. His faith deepened during those years through involvement in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and his local church.
Dr. Husmann earned his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in 1998. S. Army through the Health Professions Scholarship Program. He began residency training in family practice at St. Francis Family Practice Residency in Wilmington, Delaware, then fulfilled his active duty Army obligation before returning to Texas in 2002 to pursue pediatric residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed that training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson in 2005. After three years in private practice in Tucson, Arizona, he moved to Brenham at the end of 2008 and spent over twelve years caring for pediatric patients at the Brenham Clinic. Dr. Husmann holds board certification in pediatrics and now pursues training in Pediatric Functional Medicine. He is a committed member of Brenham Bible Church and considers Brenham his permanent home. He and his wife Sarah have raised their children in the community.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Virginia, Economics/Pre-Med (graduated With Distinction)
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine (graduated 1998)
Residency
Family Practice, St. Francis Family Practice Residency, Wilmington, Delaware; Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson (completed 2005)
Additional Training
U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program; training in Pediatric Functional Medicine (in progress)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Husmann right for?
Dr. Husmann is a strong fit for families in Brenham and Washington County seeking a consistent, relationship-driven pediatrician. Children with ADHD, chronic conditions, or recurring respiratory illness benefit from his thorough, unhurried approach. Parents who want direct access to their doctor after hours will appreciate his communication style. Families open to a functional medicine lens on complex or hard-to-resolve health issues find his evolving clinical focus especially relevant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Husmann treats a wide range of pediatric conditions. These include respiratory infections, coughs, colds, flu, COVID-19, ADHD, chronic disease, fractures, abscesses, lacerations, and warts. His clinical scope covers 80-90% of children's everyday healthcare needs.
Yes, Dr. Husmann holds board certification in pediatrics and has maintained that certification for over 17 years. He brings extensive clinical experience across both private practice and DPC settings.
Dr. Husmann earned his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in 1998. He completed pediatric residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and finished that training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson in 2005.
Dr. Husmann prioritizes thorough, unhurried visits and direct communication with families. He focuses on building genuine relationships with patients over time. He also believes in price transparency and practices according to his conscience rather than administrative algorithms.
Yes. Dr. Husmann is actively pursuing training in Pediatric Functional Medicine through Shine Pediatrics and Wellness, where he now practices full-time. He believes functional medicine strengthens both preventive care and management of complex pediatric conditions.
Dr. Husmann moved to Brenham at the end of 2008. He spent over twelve years serving pediatric patients at the Brenham Clinic before founding InDependence Pediatrics. He considers Brenham his permanent home.
Dr. Husmann makes himself available to members by phone, text, and email after hours. This direct access is a core feature of the InDependence Pediatrics membership.
InDependence Pediatrics currently operates as a telemedicine-only practice. Dr. Husmann conducts visits via video, phone, or messaging. This shift came as he joined Shine Pediatrics and Wellness for full-time Pediatric Functional Medicine training.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026