Overview
Derek Shek is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in San Leandro, California. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Shek is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2500 Merced Street, 2nd Floor, San Leandro, CA 94577
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek Shek
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Shek?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek Shek by calling their office at 510-454-2760. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek Shek a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek Shek is classified as an Experienced expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Derek Shek specialize in?
While Dr. Derek Shek is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Derek Shek participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek Shek has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Derek Shek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek Shek accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek Shek accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Kaiser Permanente. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-454-2760 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Shek isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Shek isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Shek isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Shek isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Shek isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.