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Dr. Fred Defrancesch MD, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. Fred Defrancesch MD

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

2840 W Airline Hwy Suite A La Place LA, 70068
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Dr. Fred Defrancesch is a physiatrist practicing in La Place, LA. Dr. Defrancesch is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Defrancesch focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Defrancesch can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

Education and Training

Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1995

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

Provider Details

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Dr. Fred Defrancesch MD's Practice location

Practice At 2840 W Airline Hwy Suite A

2840 W Airline Hwy Suite A -
La Place, LA 70068
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New patients: 985-479-8000
Fax: 985-479-8002

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