Dr. Megan A Defrates MD
Pediatrician
333 Madison St Joliet IL, 60435About
Dr. Megan Defrates is a pediatrician practicing in Joliet, IL. Dr. Defrates is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Defrates diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Defrates can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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