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Dr. Louis Difazio Jr, MD

Critical Care Surgery*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Morristown, NJ
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Louis Difazio Jr, MD

Dr. Louis Difazio Jr, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Morristown, NJ. They specialize in Critical Care Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS and is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center and Upmc Altoona. Patients rated Dr. Difazio Jr an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Difazio Jr works at Practice in Morristown, NJ with other offices in Altoona, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Rib Fracture and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Difazio Jr's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Surgical Consult Servicesahs
    435 South St Ste 360, Morristown, NJ 07960 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 971-7200
  2. 2
    Altoona Regional Health System
    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 889-7500
  3. 3
    Morristown Medical Center
    100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 971-7200

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  • Morristown Medical Center
  • Upmc Altoona

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Abdominoplasty
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
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    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1376510032
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Difazio Jr has seen patients for Rib Fracture and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Difazio Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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