Overview
Derek Wu is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Downey, California. His top areas of expertise are Mycetoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Enlarged Adenoids, Familial Deafness, and Adenoidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
9449 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
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 Wu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Wu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek Wu by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek Wu a top-rated expert for Mycetoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek Wu is classified as an Experienced expert for Mycetoma, 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 Wu specialize in?
While Dr. Derek Wu is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Mycetoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Adenoidectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Derek Wu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek Wu has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mycetoma. You can view a list of Dr. Derek Wu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek Wu accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 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
- AdenoidectomyDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Adenoidectomy.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Cheilitis GlandularisDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Cheilitis Glandularis.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- EmpyemaDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.