Derek A. Wong, MD
Pediatrics
Primary Location
Westwood Pediatrics
200 Medical Plaza
265
Los Angeles, California 90095
265
Los Angeles, California 90095
Phone
Fax
310-206-8616
About
Derek Wong was born at UCLA Medical Center. He graduated from Webb High School in Clairemont, CA and attended Harvard University, where he received a BA/MS degree in Applied Mathematics. After completing his medical degree and pediatric residency, he worked in a general pediatric practice in Glendale, CA for 9 years. In 2002 he completed fellowship training in clinical and biochemical genetics at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Dr. Wong sees patients with genetic disorders, and has a special interest in patients with inborn errors of metabolism. His clinical and research interests include newborn screening, clinical trials for new therapies for inborn errors of metabolism, and mathematical and computer modeling of biologic processes.
Education
Medical Board Certifications
Clinical Genetics and Genomics, American Board of Medical Genetics, 2005
Clinical Biochemical Genetics, American Board of Medical Genetics, 2005
Fellowship
UCLA School of Medicine, 2005
Residency
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, 1993
Internship
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, 1991
Degree
UCSD School of Medicine, MD, 1990
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
Awards
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2018
- GCRC Young Investigator Award for Best Scientific Publication, LA Biomed, 2005
- Aventis Metabolism Scholar Award, Western Society of Pediatric Research 2005
- Chief Resident, UCLA Intercampus Medical Genetics Training Program 2004-2005
- Victor Stork Award for Outstanding House Officer, 1993