Dr. Derek Frank Williams M.D.
Family Practitioner
11633 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 410 Hawthorne CA, 90250About
Dr. Derek Williams is a family practitioner practicing in Hawthorne, CA. Dr. Williams specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Williams possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1994
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1994
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Enlarged Prostate
- Hepatitis
- Acid Reflux
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diverticulosis
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Inguinal Hernia
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Vascular Disease
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