Summary

Dr. Derek Mafong specializes in internal medicine with advanced training in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. They completed their residency at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, where they developed expertise in treating complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. Dr. Mafong is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing them to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Mafong practices at San Diego Medical Center and sees patients in San Diego and Bonita, California. They focus on managing diabetes across all age groups, from children and teenagers with Type 1 diabetes to older adults with age-related diabetes complications. Dr. Mafong performs comprehensive health assessments through metabolic testing and provides specialized screening for diabetes-related kidney problems. Patients rate Dr. Mafong 4.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Rainbow Babies And Childrens Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Derek Dwayne Mafong has 2 locations

Kaiser Permanente Medical Group

3033 Bunker Hill StSan Diego, CA 92109
Mon8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:15 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Derek Dwayne Mafong Md

3955 Bonita Rd Rm E474Bonita, CA 91902

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, French, Bambara
San Diego , CAUpland , CASHERMAN OAKS , CATigard , OR
Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek Dwayne Mafong

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Community Health Group
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - DHMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Derek Dwayne Mafong has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Derek Dwayne Mafong has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Acromegaly
  • Addison Disease
  • Cushing Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes (Types I & II)
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Fatigue
  • Gland Issues
  • Hormones
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Lipid Metabolism Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Thyroid Diseases

Certifications, License, & Education

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Rainbow Babies And Childrens Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Derek Mafong accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Derek Mafong affiliated with?
Dr. Derek Mafong is affiliated with SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER.

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