Overview
Derek Tam is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.
His clinical expertise encompasses Streptococcal Group A Infection and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
317 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
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 Tam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Tam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek Tam by calling their office at 253-459-7956. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek Tam a top-rated expert for Streptococcal Group A Infection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek Tam is classified as an Experienced expert for Streptococcal Group A Infection, 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 Tam specialize in?
While Dr. Derek Tam is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Streptococcal Group A Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Derek Tam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek Tam has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Streptococcal Group A Infection. You can view a list of Dr. Derek Tam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek Tam accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek Tam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-459-7956 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
- Experienced
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Streptococcal Group A InfectionDr. Tam isExperienced. Learn about Streptococcal Group A Infection.