Dr. Albert B Defranco MD
Family Practitioner
497 Bushkill Plaza Ln Wind Gap PA, 18091About
Dr. Albert Defranco is a family practitioner practicing in Wind Gap, PA. Dr. Defranco 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. Defranco 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.
Education and Training
Universidad Cifas, Escuela De Medicina 1982
UNIV CIFAS / DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 1982
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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