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Dr. John Defrate, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
2.4 (7)
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43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Defrate, MD

Dr. John Defrate, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Wilmington, DE. They specialize in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. They graduated from Medical University of South Carolina and is affiliated with Christiana Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Defrate an average 2.4 star rating.

Dr. Defrate works at Practice in Wilmington, DE with other offices in Avondale, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Major Depressive Disorder along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Defrate's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Christiana Care Health Services Inc
    501 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 320-2352
  2. 2
    Edward Weitzman DO PA
    416 GAP NEWPORT PIKE, Avondale, PA 19311 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 613-2013
  3. 3
    Norman Broudy and Associates
    825 N Washington St, Wilmington, DE 19801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 655-7110

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  • Christiana Hospital

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Major Depressive Disorder
Anxiety
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Autism
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Bipolar Disorder
Cocaine Addiction
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Homicidal Ideation
Marijuana Addiction
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Suicidal Ideation
Tobacco Use Disorder
Adjustment Disorder
Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
Anorexia
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Binge Eating Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Borderline Personality Disorder
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Conduct Disorder
Conversion Disorder
Delusional Disorder
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Eating Disorders
Gender Dysphoria
Hallucinogen Dependence
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Neurasthenia
Nightmare Disorder
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Personality Disorders
Phobia
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Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Somatoform Disorders
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
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    About Dr. John Defrate, MD

    Specialties*
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1346266863
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
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    Dr. Defrate has seen patients for Major Depressive Disorder, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Defrate on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Defrate. The overall rating for this provider is 2.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Defrate.

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