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Dr. Derrick Wan, MD

Dr. Derrick Wan, MD

Redwood City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wan, Plastic Surgeon in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Derrick Wan, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wan completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery; Nyu Hospitals Center, General Surgery. Dr. Wan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wan’s office at (310) 825-5510.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wan?

    Dr. Derrick Wan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Craniofacial Surgery, Microsurgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Redwood City, CA community, Dr. Wan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Wan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery; Nyu Hospitals Center, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny

    Is Dr. Wan board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Derrick Wan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Wan speak?

    Dr. Wan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Wan typically treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Wan diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Wan. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Open Wound on Right Knee
    • Open Knee Wound
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Knee Cut
    • Knee Gash
    • Deep Knee Wound
    • Puncture Wound Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81001D: Unspecified open wound, right knee, subsequent encounter
    • S81002D: Unspecified open wound, left knee, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Open wound on foot
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Foot cut
    • Foot gash
    • Foot injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S91301D: Unspecified open wound, right foot, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Cleft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Cleft Lip & Palate
    • One-sided Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Single Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Unilateral Lip and Palate Cleft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q379: Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip

    What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Wan typically perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Wan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Wan. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Wound Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Gum Reshaping Surgery (Gingivoplasty)
    • Gum Contouring
    • Gingival Reshaping
    • Periodontal Plastic Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 41872: Gingivoplasty, each quadrant (specify)

    Does Dr. Wan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-5510 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wan accept in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Wan in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Wan's office located?

    Dr. Derrick Wan's Primary Practice

    420 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

    (310) 825-5510

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    Dr. Derrick Wan's Practice 2

    1000 Welch Rd Ste 100

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Dr. Derrick Wan's Practice 3

    170 Alameda de las Pulgas

    Redwood City, CA 94062

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Isolation of human adipose-derived stromal cells using laser-assisted liposuction

    , 2013

    Molecular alysis and differentiation capacity of adipose-derived stem cells from lymphedema tissue.

    , 2013

    Enhancing stem cell survival in vivo for tissue repair

    , 2013

    Enhancing in vivo survival of adipose-derived stromal cells through bcl

    , 2013

    Clol precursor of bone, cartilage, and hematopoietic niche stromal cells

    , 2013

    CD90 (Thy-1)-Positive Selection Enhances Osteogenic Capacity of Human Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells

    , 2013

    Simultaneous reconstruction of extensor mechanism

    , 2013

    Micro-Computed Tomography Evaluation of Human Fat Grafts in Nude Mice

    , 2013

    Discussion: A Report of the ASPS Task Force on Regenerative Medicine

    , 2013

    The Seed and the Soil Optimizing Stem Cells and Their Environment for Tissue Regeneration

    , 2013

    Novel Application of Human Morphomics to Quantify Temporal Soft Tissues in Pierre Robin

    , 2013

    In vivo directed differentiation of pluripotent stem cells for skeletal regeneration

    , 2012

    Femtosecond plasma mediated laser ablation has advantages over mechanical osteotomy of cranial bone

    , 2012

    Pierre Robin sequence and Treacher Collins hypoplastic mandible comparison using three

    , 2012

    Models of cranial suture biology.

    , 2012

    Craniosynostosis Molecular pathways and future pharmacologic therapy

    , 2012

    Regenerative Surgery: Tissue Engineering in General Surgical Practice

    , 2012

    Autologous Fat Transplantation in the Craniofacial Patient: The UCLA Experience

    , 2012

    Fat Grafting Versus Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Therapy: Distinguishing Indications, Techniques

    , 2012

    Craniofacial Reconstruction With Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

    , 2012

    Rethinking the Blastema

    , 2012

    Training the Contemporary Surgeon-Scientist

    , 2012

    The commissure-based triangular flap for lip revision following reconstruction of a through-

    , 2012

    Stem Cells: Update and Impact on Craniofacial Surgery

    , 2012

    Cranial Suture Biology: From Pathways to Patient Care

    , 2012

    Open Reduction and Interl Fixation of Mandibular Angle Fractures Using Temporary Kirschner Wire

    , 2012

    Repair of a critical-sized calvarial defect model using adipose

    Craniosynostosis: Molecular pathways and future pharmacologic therapy.

    , 2012

    Paramedian Mandibular Cleft: Revisiting the Tessier Classification

    , 2012

    Correction of Hypertelorbitism: Evaluation of Relapse on Long-Term Follow-Up

    , 2012

    Nonintegrating Knockdown

    , 2011

    CD105 Protein Depletion Enhances Human Adipose

    , 2011

    Palatogenesis Engineering, pathways and pathologies

    , 2011

    Distraction Osteogenesis of Costocartilaginous Rib Grafts

    , 2011

    Treatment of Apert Syndrome: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study

    , 2011

    Acute Skeletal Injury Is Necessary for Human Adipose-Derived Stromal Cell

    , 2011

    The Spectrum of Median Craniofacial Dysplasia

    , 2011

    Quality of Innervation in Sensate Medial Plantar Flaps for Heel Reconstruction

    , 2011

    Craniofacial Microsomia Soft-Tissue Reconstruction Comparison

    , 2011

    Differential Expression of Sclerostin in Adult and Juvenile Mouse Calvariae

    , 2011

    Salvage of the Crucified Chin

    , 2011

    Correction of Large Facial Encephalocele With Bilateral Rare Craniofacial Clefts

    , 2011

    Deformatiol Plagiocephaly: A Look Into the Future

    , 2011

    Gradual Orbital Contraction after Facial Bipartition

    , 2010

    Depot-Specific Variation in the Osteogenic

    , 2010

    Inclusion of Mesh in Donor-Site Repair of Free TRAM

    , 2010

    Regulation of Human Adipose-Derived Stromal Cell Osteogenic Differentiation by Insulin

    , 2010

    Origin Matters: Differences in Embryonic Tissue Origin and Wnt Sigling Determine the Osteogenic

    , 2010

    Elucidating Mechanisms of Osteogenesis in Human Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells via Microarray Alysis

    , 2010

    Amelioration of Acquired sopharyngeal Stenosis, with Bilateral Z-Pharyngoplasty

    , 2010

    Marjolin Ulcer in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Case Reports

    , 2010

    Human Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells Respond to

    , 2010

    Craniofacial surgery, from past pioneers to future promise.

    , 2009

    Tissue Harvest by Means of Suction-Assisted or Third

    , 2009

    Craniofacial Autologous Fat Transfer

    , 2009

    Taz is a transcriptiol modulator of human adipose

    , 2009

    Human adipose-derived stromal cells elaborate and respond to bone morphogenetic protein-2

    , 2009

    Tissue-harvest procedure has no effect on adipose

    , 2009

    Global age-dependent differences in gene expression in response to calvarial injuryd

    , 2008

    Microarray alysis of the role of regiol dura mater in cranial suture fate

    , 2008

    Dissecting the influence of regiol dura mater on cranial suture biology

    , 2008

    Testicular carcinoma presenting as cutaneous sal metastasis

    , 2008

    Molecular mechanisms of FGF-2 inhibitory activity in the osteogenic context of mouse adipose

    , 2008

    Cell-based therapies for skeletal regenerative medicine

    , 2008

    Cranial Sutures: A Brief Review

    , 2008

    Highlights of the proceedings from the 12th Intertiol Congress of the Intertiol Society of

    Myoplasty for congenital macrostomia

    , 2008

    Current treatment of craniosynostosis and future therapeutic directions.

    , 2008

    Applications of an athymic nude mouse model of nonhealing critical-sized calvarial defects

    , 2008

    Noggin suppression enhances in vitro osteogenesis and accelerates in vivo bone formation

    , 2007

    Geometric morphometric alysis of craniofacial deformity in the noggin mutant

    , 2007

    Differential expression of sclerostin in the calvaria of young and adult mice

    , 2007

    Refining retinoic acid stimulation for osteogenic differentiation of murine adipose

    , 2007

    Re: Differential effects of FGFR2 mutation in ophthalniologic findings in Apert syndrome.

    , 2007

    Osteogenic differentiation of mouse adipose-derived stromal cells requires retinoic acid

    , 2007

    Bilateral macrostomia as an isolated pathology

    , 2007

    Applications of an Athymic nude mouse model of nonhealing critical-sized calvarial defects

    , 2007

    Gene expression differences between the dura mater of fusing and patent sutures in the mouse model

    , 2007

    Noggin suppression enhances in vivo bone formation

    , 2007

    Differential expression of sclerostin between juvenile and adult mice

    , 2007

    Geometric morphometric alysis identifies craniofacial deformity in the noggin mutant

    , 2007

    Microarray alysis of differential gene expression between juvenile and adult calvarial defects

    , 2007

    Refining retinoic acid stimulation of murine adipose

    , 2007

    Rotation of cranial sutures to determine the role of regiol dura mater on cranial suture fate

    , 2007

    Differential gene expression between juvenile and adult dura mater

    , 2006

    BMP antagonism via noggin in adult dura mater

    , 2006

    Fluorescence-activated cell sorting with CD105 identifies osteoprogenitors within mouse

    , 2006

    Osteogenic differentiation of mouse adipose-derived adult stromal cells requires retinoic acid

    , 2006

    Craniofacial bone tissue engineering.

    , 2006

    The ISCFS: A body for clinical, educatiol, and research innovation

    , 2006

    Murine models of mandibular distraction osteogenesis

    , 2006

    Noggin suppression enhances osteogenesis of murine osteoblasts

    , 2005

    Mechanisms of osteogenic differentiation of mouse adipose-derived mesenchymal cells

    , 2005

    Embryologic tissue derivation affects post-tal calvarial healing

    , 2005

    Distinct biologic properties of FACS-sorted murine adipose-derived mesenchymal cells

    , 2005

    Noggin suppression enhances osteogenesis of murine osteoblasts

    , 2005

    Determining the most effective time course of retinoic acid priming for murine adipose

    , 2005

    Identifying optimal retinoic acid dose for adipose-derived mesenchymal cell osteogenesis

    , 2005

    Quantitative transcriptiol alysis of fusing and nonfusing cranial suture complexes in mice

    , 2005

    Cranial suture biology

    , 2005

    New developments in pediatric plastic surgery research

    , 2005

    What is Dr. Wan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053513473.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wan

    What is Dr. Derrick Wan's specialty?

    Dr. Wan is a Plastic Surgeon near Redwood City, CA.

    What does a Plastic Surgeon do?

    A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.

    Is this Dr. Derrick Wan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wan is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Derrick Wan accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Derrick Wan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Derrick Wan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wan's office at (310) 825-5510 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Derrick Wan?

    Please contact Dr. Wan's office at (310) 825-5510 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Derrick Wan have?

    Dr. Derrick Wan is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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