Dr. Linda Defeo MD
Emergency Physician
424 Savannah Rd Lewes DE, 19958About
Dr. Linda Defeo practices Emergency Medicine in Lewes, DE. Dr. Defeo assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Defeo examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
MED COLL OF OHIO 1979
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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