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Dr. Barbara Defirmian, MD

Family Medicine* Age 65
Dr. Barbara Defirmian, MD
2.9 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Barbara Defirmian, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Luis Obispo, CA.
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Dr. Barbara Defirmian, MD

Family Medicine* Age 65
San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Barbara Defirmian, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Luis Obispo, CA.

About

Dr. Defirmian graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School. Dr. Barbara Defirmian, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Luis Obispo, CA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Defirmian currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center and Adventist Health Twin Cities. At present, Dr. Defirmian received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Defirmian's office accepts new patients. Dr. Defirmian also speaks Spanish. Dr. Defirmian is board certified in Family Practice.

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Locations

  1. 1 Family & Industrial Medical Center Inc.
    47 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 542-9596
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
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    08:00 - 16:00
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    08:00 - 16:00
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    08:00 - 19:00
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    08:00 - 16:00
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    09:00 - 14:00
  2. 2 Office
    84 Santa Rosa St Ste A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 591-4727
  3. 3 Wilshire Connected Care
    277 South St Ste S, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1987
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  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Barbara Defirmian, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Defirmian's profile.

Dr. Barbara Defirmian, MD is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center and Adventist Health Twin Cities.

Yes, Dr. Barbara Defirmian, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA

  • Adventist Health Twin Cities

    1100 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton, CA