Summary

Dr. Derek Smith specializes in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology, bringing 7 years of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, establishing a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care across multiple medical disciplines.

Dr. Smith practices at several Stanford Health Care locations throughout Palo Alto, Stanford, and Oakland, California. He focuses on treating conditions such as pulmonary nodules, congenital heart disease, and provides feeding tube replacement services. His procedural expertise includes chest fluoroscopy, chest X-rays, and sedation management for patient comfort during medical procedures.

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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

Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford

725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304

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 , CADiamond Bar , CAKaty , TXBeverly Hills , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 2019

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Dr. Derek Smith's office is located at 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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