Derek T. Yu
550 17th Avenue, Suite 400, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Dr. Yu sees himself as a translator or an interpreter, someone who can guide patients and help them make sense of the complex world of modern medicine. He feels it's important to educate and empower patients to make their own decisions in order for them to live healthy lives.

His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

Dr. Yu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences , 2014 | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine , 2014

Residency

Los Angeles County,USC Medical Center , 2018

Specialties

Neurology

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology

Fellowships

University of Washington School of Medicine , 2019
University of Washington School of Medicine , 2020
University of Washington Department Neurology Fellowship , 2019
University of Washington Department Neurology Fellowship , 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Saint John's Health Center
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill
Swedish Issaquah
Providence Alaska Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
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Coordinated Care
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Group Health Cooperative
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  • POS
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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HMSA
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Kaiser Permanente
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
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Medicare
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Moda Health
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Premera
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Regence
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill
550 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98122
Other Locations
Swedish Cherry Hill
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Swedish Neuroscience Specialists - Epilepsy
550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, Seattle, WA 98122
Swedish Neurology - Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Floor 4, Issaquah, WA 98029

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Yu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Epilepsy

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 T. Yu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek T. Yu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek T. Yu by calling their office at 206-320-3494. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Derek T. Yu a top-rated expert for Seizures?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek T. Yu is classified as an Experienced expert for Seizures, 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 T. Yu specialize in?

While Dr. Derek T. Yu is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Derek T. Yu participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Derek T. Yu has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Derek T. Yu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Derek T. Yu accept my insurance?

Dr. Derek T. Yu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-320-3494 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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