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Derek Shepherd

Played by: Patrick Dempsey

Bio

Derek Shepherd is a renowned brain surgeon who we are led to believe moved to Seattle from New York a little bit before the series debuted. He and his intern, Meredith Grey, met and slept together during the Pilot, before they even knew each other's identity, with their romance blossoming soon after.

Derek is married to Dr. Addison Montgomery Shepherd, who he left in New York after finding her in bed with his best friend Mark Sloan, a plastic surgeon. Addison joining the staff at Seattle Grace during Season Two resulted in constant conflict for Derek as he struggles to repair his marriage and deal with his feelings for Ms. Grey. Ultimately, he goes for his true love.

Dr. Shepherd was nicknamed "McDreamy" by the female interns at Seattle Grace. The man has some amazing hair. He and Dr. Preston Burke (while he was around) were among the hospital's top surgeons and there has been occasional friction other which one the chief, Dr. Richard Webber, would name as his successor.

Derek was named Chief of Surgery by Richard at the end of Season Three, but he did not accept. He and Addison got a divorce after he rekindled his love for Mer, but he has expressed doubts over that relationship's chances of lasting, as well. As he put it, he doesn't know if he can keep breathing for her.

We'll see what Season Four holds for these two.

Derek Shepherd Photo

Rating: 9.4 / 10

Pictures

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Videos

Give Peace A Chance Sneak Preview #5Give Peace A Chance Sneak Preview #4

Quotes

Derek: I'll write a check. How much?
Arizona: I'll split it with you.
Mark: I have a teenager - what if she wants to go to college?
Arizona: Have you met her?
Mark: Fine, I'm in.

49 Comments

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  1. YEMISI Says:

    I is in love with derek, can somebody pls tell him to mail me back his response

  2. SwedishGirl Says:

    Patrick Dempsey is a talent actor..In shows and movie.

  3. missy Says:

    Derek is a fictional character, therefore he can't email you back.

  4. McQueenie Says:

    I held a human lung and a heart last week and it felt like I was 2 steps away from Derek... I'm still hoping I could touch a brain (just what Derek does in the OR) a few months from now and it would surely be breath taking.

  5. risna Says:

    he is so sexy and charming. i like him in this tv series. keep being actor. LOVE U

  6. Mary Angelica Says:

    I love to him. He's so handsome..

  7. wulan hilton Says:

    i love this guy

  8. tele Says:

    Dereck is so cool,cute,brainy and above all deep i love seeing him and meredith everytime

  9. korina Says:

    PATRICK D. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL

  10. Jessie Says:

    Derek is really hot. Patrick Dempsey is a really good actor. I love him a lot :)

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