Overview
Dr. Derrick Fung is a board-certified ophthalmologist with a subspecialty in glaucoma. His professional interests include information technology, medical informatics and Resident education. Dr. Fung is passionate about serving the Central Texas community by striving to prevent blindness from glaucoma for his adult patients. He is committed to training the next generation of eye professionals and advancing the use of technology to improve compassionate patient care. Dr. Fung is a member of the American Glaucoma Society and the Christian Ophthalmology Society. Outside of work, Dr. Fung enjoys spending time with his wife and twin daughters, playing music together as a family, practicing his faith and traveling to visit family and friends.
Dr. Fung is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Neuroretinitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1815 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76504
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. Derrick S. Fung
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derrick S. Fung?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derrick S. Fung by calling their office at 254-724-3937. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derrick S. Fung a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derrick S. Fung is classified as an Distinguished expert for Glaucoma, 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. Derrick S. Fung specialize in?
While Dr. Derrick S. Fung is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Derrick S. Fung participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derrick S. Fung has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Derrick S. Fung's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derrick S. Fung accept my insurance?
Dr. Derrick S. Fung accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-3937 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
- GlaucomaDr. Fung isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Fung isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Fung isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- AstigmatismDr. Fung isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- DacryoadenitisDr. Fung isExperienced. Learn about Dacryoadenitis.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Fung isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Fung isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Fung isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.