Dr. Derek Sun
Overview
Dr. Derek Sun is a radiologist who interprets medical imaging that includes X-rays, ultrasound images, CT scans and MRI. He has a particular interest in diseases and conditions of the abdomen and pelvis. Sun earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed a residency in radiology at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, followed by a fellowship in abdominal imaging at UCSF. Sun is passionate about educating physicians-in-training. He serves as associate director of UCSF’s program in abdominal imaging and ultrasound, for which he teaches high-level concepts in medical imaging. He received the Hideyo Minagi Outstanding Teacher Award in 2019. A native San Franciscan, Sun enjoys giving back to his community. He volunteers at a local food bank and promotes STEM education (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) to Bay Area students.
Dr. Sun is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Small Bowel Resection.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, San Francisco, CA 94107
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, Room A-2100, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Lower Level, P1 Floor (elevator G), Room AC05, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room A-365, San Francisco, CA 94143
1600 Divisadero St., Room A-142 And A-219, San Francisco, CA 94115
1975 Fourth St., First Floor, C1422, San Francisco, CA 94158
505 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room M-372, San Francisco, CA 94143
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 Sun
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Sun?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek Sun by calling their office at 415-353-4500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek Sun a top-rated expert for Chronic Cough?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek Sun is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Cough, 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 Sun specialize in?
While Dr. Derek Sun is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Cough, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.
Does Dr. Derek Sun participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek Sun has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Cough. You can view a list of Dr. Derek Sun's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek Sun accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek Sun accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-4500 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic CoughDr. Sun isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Sun isDistinguished. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- JaundiceDr. Sun isDistinguished. Learn about Jaundice.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Sun isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- BoilsDr. Sun isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Sun isAdvanced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- FolliculitisDr. Sun isAdvanced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Sun isAdvanced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.