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Derek F. Williams, MD

Family Medicine

About Derek F. Williams, MD

Originally from St. Louis, Mo., Dr. Williams received his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, Kansas City, Mo. He completed his Internship and Residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan., where he was selected Chief Resident in Family Medicine. He completed a Primary Care Fellowship there as well. Following his medical training, Dr. Williams came to Southern California where he has lived and practiced since 2000. He has trained resident physicians and medical students and conducted patient-oriented research. Noted by his patients as a very good listener, Dr. Williams cares for the whole family. He brings years of expertise addressing the health concerns of adolescents, women, men, and the often complex issues of aging. He values the whole person – body, mind and spirit and empowers his patients through personal wellness and preventive lifestyles. Dr. Williams and his lovely wife have three children. He is an avid runner, active in his church, and enjoys exploring healthy cuisine.

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Locations

Hawthorne Primary Care

12618 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250

Affiliated Locations

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center - Torrance
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Offers Video Visits (Returning Patients Only)

Schedule Appointment

Returning patients schedule with MyChart.

LANGUAGES

English, Spanish

Education

Medical School
  • University of Missouri 1994
Internship
  • University of Kansas Medical Center 1995
Residency
  • University of Kansas Medical Center 1997
Fellowship
  • University of Kansas Medical Center 2000

Certifications, Associations & Achievements

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Insurance Accepted

  • Clever Care
  • First Health PPO
  • United HealthCare PPO
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • TriCare (TriWest) PPO
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems) PPO
  • Oscar PPO
  • Multiplan PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Health Net of California PPO
  • Health Net Medicare Advantage
  • Coventry Health Care PPO
  • Aetna HMO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna Healthcare PPO (No Local Plus)
  • ChoiceCare-Humana PPO
  • Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO
  • Blue Cross of California PPO
  • BeechStreet PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
  • Aetna US Healthcare PPO

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