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Dr. Derek L Mccrae M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
8522 Painter Ave Whittier CA, 90602About
Dr. Derek Mccrae is an adolescent specialist practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Mccrae works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Mccrae treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
University of California 1997
Provider Details
Treatments
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Scabies
- Rash
- Stomach Flu
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. Derek L Mccrae M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2880 Atlantic Ave Suite 170
2880 Atlantic Ave Suite 170 -Long Beach, CA 90806Get Direction
Practice At 8522 Painter Ave
8522 Painter Ave -Whittier, CA 90602Get Direction
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- Dr. Jana R Wells M.D.7947 Painter Ave Whittier CA 90602
- Dr. Noli Ranudo Zosa MD12444 Washington Blvd Whittier CA 90602
- Dr. Yu-fei Wu MD8522 Painter Ave Whittier CA 90602
Nearest Hospitals
MILLER CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
2801 ATLANTIC AVENUE LONG BEACH CA 90806COLLEGE MEDICAL CENTERl
2776 PACIFIC AVENUE LONG BEACH CA 90806WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
9080 COLIMA RD WHITTIER CA 90605