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Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece M.D.
Family Practitioner
25282 NORTHWEST FWY CYPRESS TX, 77429About
Dr. Joshua Defriece is a family practitioner practicing in Katy, TX. Dr. Defriece specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Defriece possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Dr. Joshua Chad Defriece M.D.'s Practice location
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
23920 Katy Freeway -Katy, TX 77494Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTERl
12141 RICHMOND AVE HOUSTON TX 77082MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITALl
23900 KATY FREEWAY KATY TX 77494METHODIST WEST HOUSTON HOSPITALl
18500 KATY FREEWAY HOUSTON TX 77094EMERUS COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
24429 TOMBALL PARKWAY, SUITE 100 TOMBALL TX 77375