Dr. Melissa S Defreest MD
Emergency Physician
1255 Hilyard St Eugene OR, 97401About
Dr. Melissa Defreest practices Emergency Medicine in Eugene, OR. Dr. Defreest assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Defreest examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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