Derek Susumu Moriyama, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
About me
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to visit my Web page! I’m a board-certified internal medicine physician dedicated to providing thoughtful, compassionate care to people in our community.
Biography
I grew up in Huntington Beach, California, and did my undergraduate education at UC Berkeley, where I studied integrative biology. After college, I spent a year as an emergency room scribe at Children’s Hospital Orange County and St. Josephs before enrolling in medical school at UC Irvine (which is where I was born). I moved to New York City after medical school for my internal medicine residency at New York University. I stayed on for an additional year to complete my fellowship in hospice and palliative care. After training, I worked as an attending physician for both USC-Keck and Providence Hospice Los Angeles County.
About my practice
I believe in building strong, trusting relationships with members and taking the time to listen. Whether managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or helping navigate complex medical decisions, my goal is to provide clear guidance and personalized care. I’m committed to helping members feel informed, supported, and confident in their healthcare journey.
How I thrive
When I’m not working, you’ll often find me in the water surfing or playing tennis, basketball, or golf. I enjoy staying active and being outdoors whenever I can. I also have a strong interest in mindfulness practices, including yoga and meditation. These have become an important part of how I recharge and stay grounded, and they shape my perspective on maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
My office
Languages spoken by medical staff
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Plans accepted
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Tustin Executive Center
Contact information
- Home Health
- 714-734-4500
- Long-term Care
- 714-734-5500
Notifications
- Provider offers telehealth services.
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
University of California Irvine, School of MedicineBoard certification
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineMedical training
Fellowship
Palliative Care
New York University School of MedicineInternship
Internal Medicine
NYU School of MedicineResidency
Internal Medicine
NYU School of MedicineJoined Permanente Medical Group
2026Active license information
License number
A168883License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1851747901Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
PendingMy hospitals
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