Dr. Joseph William Defeo M.D.
Surgeon
6000 Highway 98 West Naval Hospital Pensa Pensacola FL, 32512About
Dr. Joseph Defeo is a general surgeon practicing in Pensacola, FL. Dr. Defeo specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Defeo provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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