
Elita M. Defeo D.O.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY AUGUSTA ME, 04330About
Dr. Elita Defeo practices Pulmonology in AUGUSTA, ME. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Defeo manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 2015
Provider Details
Elita M. Defeo D.O.'s Practice location
Practice At 55 Lake Ave N
55 Lake Ave N -Worcester, MA 01655Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. George Louis Boccia M.D.One Va Way, Togus Va Medical Center Augusta ME 04330
- Dr. Richard Presley Corbin M.D.1 Va Ctr Augusta ME 04330
- Dr. Irvin L Paradis MD1 Va Ctr Augusta ME 04330
- Mr. Jason Stewart daniel Henry M.D.35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY AUGUSTA ME 04330
- Dr. James M Brassard MD35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY AUGUSTA ME 04330
- Dr. Anne Bagley DO35 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY AUGUSTA ME 04330
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MAINEGENERAL MEDICAL CENTERl
35 MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY AUGUSTA ME 4330WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITALl
PO BOX 287 BELFAST ME 4915ADCARE HOSPITAL OF WORCESTER INCl
107 LINCOLN STREET WORCESTER MA 1605UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INCl
55 LAKE AVENUE NORTH WORCESTER MA 1655ST VINCENT HOSPITALl
123 SUMMER STREET WORCESTER MA 1608