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Dr. Ralph Joseph Defriece M.D., Family Practitioner
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Dr. Ralph Joseph Defriece M.D.

Family Practitioner

2600 Glasgow Ave Suite 100 Newark DE, 19702
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Dr. Ralph Defriece is a family practitioner practicing in Newark, DE. 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.

Education and Training

Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1990

University of Maryland School of Medicine 1990

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Sinusitis
  • Ear Infection
  • Pain
  • Strep Throat

Dr. Ralph Joseph Defriece M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2600 Glasgow Ave Suite 100

2600 Glasgow Ave Suite 100 -
Newark, DE 19702
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New patients: 302-449-1449
Fax: 302-678-4502

1515 SAVANNAH RD -
LEWES, DE 19958
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New patients: 302-313-2300
Fax: 302-645-3560

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UNION HOSPITAL OF CECIL COUNTYl

106 BOW STREET ELKTON MD 21921

18 Cann Rd, Newark, DE 19702, USA
Head east toward Glasgow Ave
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CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.l

4755 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD NEWARK DE 19718

18 Cann Rd, Newark, DE 19702, USA
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ST FRANCIS HOSPITALl

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18 Cann Rd, Newark, DE 19702, USA
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NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

801 MIDDLEFORD RD SEAFORD DE 19973

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