Dr. Christopher Defreitas M.D.
Emergency Physician
1329 SW 16TH ST GAINESVILLE FL, 32610About
Dr. Christopher Defreitas practices Emergency Medicine in GAINESVILLE, FL. Dr. Defreitas 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. Defreitas examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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