Summary

Dr. Derek Smith treats congenital heart disease, heart valve disease, and atrial septal defect, and performs sedation, arterial line placement, and central venous catheter placement. He practices internal medicine and anesthesiology and has seven years of experience. Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and sees patients in Palo Alto and Oakland, California.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 7 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Derek Whitney Smith has 5 locations

Dr. Derek Whitney Smith

275 W MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94611

Stanford Hospital

300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305

Stanford Hospital

300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

Stanford Health Care

500 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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Palo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CASan Jose , CALos Gatos , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek Whitney Smith

  • Aetna
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Derek Whitney Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Derek Whitney Smith has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Anesthesiology

Certifications, License, & Education

7 Years Experience

Dr. Derek Whitney Smith holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2019.

NPI Number

Dr. Smith's NPI number is 1194284422.

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Where is Dr. Derek Smith's office located?
Dr. Derek Smith's office is located at 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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  • State medical licensing boards

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