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Dr. Derek Mafong, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 50
Dr. Derek Mafong, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Derek Mafong, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 50
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Derek Mafong, MD works in San Diego, CA as an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist and has 23 years experience.

They are board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 2001. At present, Dr. Mafong has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. They are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center and UC San Diego Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Mafong also speaks Spanish. Dr. Mafong practices at Practice in San Diego, CA and has additional offices in Bonita, CA.

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • Advantage HMO
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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
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  • California - Southern HMO
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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
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    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Ucsd Medical Offices South Pharmacy
    4168 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103
  2. 2 Uc San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
  3. 3 Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy
    3955 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Mar 31, 2023
Dr. Mafong is a very intelligent, youthful, energetic and engaging doctor who actually listens to his patients. He strives to provide the best care and support based on your particular needs. He is treating me for transitioning from male to female and has made the journey as smooth as possible given the sometimes difficult circumstances.
Deirdre — Mar 31, 2023
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Languages Spoken
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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  • University of California at San Francisco
    2001
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  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Dr. Derek Mafong, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Mafong accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Mafong's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Mafong accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Mafong accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Mafong speaks Spanish. See Dr. Mafong's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Mafong has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 4 times.

Dr. Mafong is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology.

Dr. Mafong has been practicing as an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist for 23 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
  • UC San Diego Medical Center

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