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Dr. Scott Derkum, MD

Internal Medicine*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Sonora, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Scott Derkum, MD

Dr. Scott Derkum, MD is an Internist in Sonora, CA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and is affiliated with Adventist Health Sonora and PIH Health Downey Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Derkum an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Derkum works at Practice in Sonora, CA with other offices in Irvine, CA, Whittier, CA and Downey, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Derkum's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Adventist Health Sonora
    1000 Greenley Rd, Sonora, CA 95370 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 536-3258
  2. 2
    Hoag Hospital Irvine
    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 610-7245
  3. 3
    Bright Health Physicians
    12401 Washington Blvd Ste 100, Whittier, CA 90602 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 698-0811
  4. 4
    Downey Pathology Medical Group
    11500 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 904-5000

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  • Adventist Health Sonora
  • PIH Health Downey Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    • 29 years of experience
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    • 1588660849
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Eastern Virginia Medical School
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    • Internal Medicine
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