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Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD

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(Derek F. Williams, MD)

(176 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine and General Practice

University of Missouri (1994)

Professional interests include: diverticular disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), inguinal hernia, and more.

12618 Hawthorne Boulevard
Hawthorne, CA 90250

(310) 263-5700

Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Hawthorne, CA specializing in family medicine and general practice. He graduated from University of Missouri in 1994 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD is affiliated with Providence Medical Institute and Providence Primary Care - Hawthorne.

Office Locations

Address:

12618 Hawthorne Boulevard
Hawthorne, CA 90250

Address:

11633 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 410
Hawthorne, CA 90250

Some issues Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

blood draw	111
diabetes management	132
doctor visit	433
lab tests	475
preventive care	122
vaccines	21

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

blood draw	108
diabetes management	114
doctor visit	460
lab tests	518
preventive care	180
thoracic (chest) imaging	10
thyroid function tests	22
vaccines	57
X-rays	10

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	11
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

blood draw	100
diabetes management	240
doctor visit	460
lab tests	727
preventive care	229
thyroid function tests	11
vaccines	75

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	148
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	48
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

blood draw	139
diabetes management	349
doctor visit	724
lab tests	867
preventive care	278
thoracic (chest) imaging	19
thyroid function tests	14
vaccines	131
X-rays	19

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	80
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	16
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	52
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

blood draw	163
diabetes management	158
doctor visit	539
lab tests	185
preventive care	49
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
vaccines	51
X-rays	11

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	77
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	14
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	51
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

blood draw	227
diabetes management	21
doctor visit	439
lab tests	13
preventive care	45
vaccines	47

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	16
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

blood draw	126
doctor visit	261
preventive care	18
vaccines	20

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	13
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	43
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

blood draw	73
doctor visit	163
preventive care	10
vaccines	12

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

blood draw	139
diabetes management	17
doctor visit	348
lab tests	9
preventive care	22
vaccines	5

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hawthorne, CA were lab tests, diabetes management, blood draw and preventive care.

blood draw	131
diabetes management	147
doctor visit	426
lab tests	403
preventive care	112
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
thyroid function tests	15
vaccines	51
X-rays	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	66
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	7
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD treated were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	2
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD graduated from University of Missouri in 1994. He completed residency at University of Kansas Medical Center. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Missouri (1994)

Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center (1997)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence Medical Institute

Providence Primary Care - Hawthorne

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, L.A. Care Health Plan - Medi-Cal, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of CA HMO, United Healthcare HMO, Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross, Health Net Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage and Cigna HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

L.A. Care Health Plan - Medi-Cal

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of CA HMO

United Healthcare HMO

Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Health Net Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cigna HMO

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Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 176 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Derek Frank Williams, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hawthorne, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-16