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Derek G. Fong, MD

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My specialty:
Gastroenterology

My provider affiliation:
Kaiser Permanente physician

I speak: English

My gender: Male

Where I practice

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About me

Hello, and welcome to my Web page. I’m happy to have this chance to introduce myself to you and tell you about my work as a physician in the Department of Gastroenterology.

Biography

I was born in Montreal, Canada, and lived there for 10 years before moving to Connecticut. After completing my undergraduate education and medical school training in Connecticut, I moved to Los Angeles where I had my internship and residency. I then moved back to New England to do my fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology in Boston before returning to Southern California. One of the most important factors in my pursuing a career in medicine was the example of the tireless, selfless dedication of my father, whose passion as a pediatrician was inspiring.

About my practice

As a physician, I believe that providing the best care possible means not losing sight of our patients and our obligation to do what is best for each patient. Our department here at Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center includes seven gastroenterologists who are committed to providing diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, biliary tree, and liver, based on the latest research and advances in the field. Our advanced endoscopic suites allow us to perform a full range of endoscopic procedures in a safe and comfortable setting.

How I thrive

I believe in finding balance in all that we do in order to maximize health, happiness, and our ability to embrace and adapt to life's many challenges. For me as well as for my patients, critical components of this process include regular exercise, adequate sleep, stress reduction, preventive health care (including colorectal cancer screening), and a balanced diet high in fiber and low in saturated fat.

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My provider type

Physicians and Surgeons

My training, certifications and licensing

Medical school

University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Farmington , CT

Board certification

Gastroenterology

American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical training

Fellowship

Gastroenterology

Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston , MA

Internship

Internal Medicine

University of California: Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles , CA

Residency

Internal Medicine

University of California: Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles , CA

Joined Permanente Medical Group

2003

Active license information

License number

A77880

License type

Physician and Surgeon

License issuing state

CALIFORNIA

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

1497876247

Cultural Competency Training (CCT)

Completed  

My hospitals

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South Bay Medical Center
25825 S Vermont Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710

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This page was last updated on: 12/10/2024