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Dr. Marissa Defreitas, MD

Pediatric Nephrology*
Map Pin Small Boca Raton, FL
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Marissa Defreitas, MD

Dr. Marissa Defreitas, MD is a Pediatric Nephrology Specialist in Boca Raton, FL. They specialize in Pediatric Nephrology, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and is affiliated with Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Defreitas works at UHealth at Boca Raton in Boca Raton, FL with other offices in Weston, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 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. Defreitas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    UHealth at Boca Raton
    3848 Fau Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 455-3627
  2. 2
    UHealth Pediatric at Corporate Lakes Professional Weston
    1855 N Corporate Lakes Blvd, Weston, FL 33326 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 414-9100

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  • Jackson Memorial Hospital

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    About Dr. Marissa Defreitas, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1861635674
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology
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