Summary

Dr. Derek Yu is a neurologist who specializes in treating patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma and completed his residency at LAC and USC Medical Center in 2018. Dr. Yu furthered his expertise through fellowship training at the University of Washington, where he focused on neurology from 2019 to 2020. With 12 years of experience in medicine, he brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Yu practices at Swedish Neuroscience Specialists in Seattle, Washington, where he focuses on comprehensive epilepsy care. He treats patients with various seizure conditions, including both epileptic and non-epileptic seizures. His diagnostic expertise includes performing electroencephalograms to monitor brain activity and ordering MRI scans of the head to evaluate neurological conditions. Patients rate Dr. Yu 5.0 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his specialized care and expertise in managing complex seizure disorders.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 12 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Washington
  • 239 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
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4.1 
12 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Russian Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati Speaks English
Seattle , WASeattle , WATampa , FLLas Vegas , NV
Med School: University of Oklahoma Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Derek Ting Yu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Ambetter Cascade Select
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coordinated Care Medicaid
  • Evernorth PPO
  • First Choice PPO
  • First Health-Coventry PPO
  • HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Health Net Tricare
  • Health Smart PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana PPO
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Premera
  • Premera Medicare Advantage
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Providence Health Plan PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST
  • Seven Corners
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO

Medical Specialties

Derek Ting Yu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Derek Ting Yu has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Epilepsy
  • Neurologist

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Derek Ting Yu holds an active medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Washington that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Washington in 2020, University of Washington School of Medicine in 2020, University of Washington Department Neurology Fellowship in 2020, University of Washington in 2019, University of Washington School of Medicine in 2019, and University of Washington Department Neurology Fellowship in 2019.

Residency

Completed their residency at LAC and USC Medical Center in 2018, Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center in 2018, and Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in 2018.

Internship

Completed their internship at St Mary`s Hospital and Medical Center in 2015, St. Marys Hospital Medical Center in 2015, and St Marys Hospital and Medical Center of San Francisco in 2015.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Oklahoma in 2014, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2014, and University of Oklahoma Health Sciences in 2014.

NPI Number

Derek Ting Yu's NPI number is 1568889731.

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Derek Yu speaks English.

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