4.8
4 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Scott Derkum has practiced internal medicine and hospital medicine for 31 years. He treats obesity and overweight, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and sepsis, and performs chemistry panels and creatinine and creatinine clearance tests. He earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and is affiliated with UCI Health Fountain Valley, PIH Health Hospital Whittier, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, Downey Regional Medical Center, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, and Sonora Regional Medical Center, seeing patients in Sonora and Downey, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Derkum 4.75 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 31 years of experience
- speaks English
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Scott Adrian Derkum has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Scott Adrian Derkum, MD | Karthikeyan Viswanathan, DO | Eric Harker | Dr. Suma Oommen, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 31 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Tamil | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Sonora , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Lyons , CO | Lake Forest , CA |
| Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School | Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Christian Medical College, Vellore in India |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Scott Adrian Derkum
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Scott Adrian Derkum has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Scott Adrian Derkum has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Dr. Scott Adrian Derkum 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 Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1995.
NPI Number
Dr. Derkum's NPI number is 1588660849.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. Scott Derkum speak?
- Dr. Scott Derkum speaks English.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Scott Derkum affiliated with?
- Dr. Scott Derkum is affiliated with Uci Health Fountain Valley, Pih Health Hospital Whittier, KAISER PERMANENTE DOWNEY MEDICAL CENTER, Downey Regional Medical Center, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, and Sonora Regional Medical Center.
- Does Dr. Scott Derkum accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Scott Derkum accepts on their Vitals profile.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Derkum?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Scott Derkum here on Vitals.
- Is Dr. Scott Derkum accepting new patients?
- Dr. Scott Derkum has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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