Dr. Derek Corpus is a pediatric pulmonologist at Cedars-Sinai, where he serves as a Clinical Instructor in Pediatrics at Guerin Children’s and as Co-Director and Care Coordinator of the Aerodigestive Clinic. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. He received his medical degree from the University of Queensland, Ochsner Clinical School, completed residency training at the University of California, San Francisco, Fresno campus, and subsequently completed pediatric pulmonary fellowship training at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

His clinical and academic interests include complex pediatric pulmonary disease, aerodigestive care, pediatric bronchoscopy, tracheostomy and home mechanical ventilation, quality improvement, wellness, and learner education. He is committed to fostering the well-being and growth of healthcare learners while helping bridge the gap between providers and patients through compassionate, human-centered care. Dr. Corpus is especially dedicated to multidisciplinary care and improving continuity for medically complex patients as they transition from pediatric to adult healthcare.