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Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine* Age 52
Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD
4.5 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Specialist in La Place, LA.
Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD
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Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine* Age 52
La Place, LA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Specialist in La Place, LA.

About

Dr. Defrancesch graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine.Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Specialist in La Place, LA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Defrancesch currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital, Medical Center Hospital, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, Hood Memorial Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Riverside Medical Center, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center and St. James Parish Hospital. Dr. Defrancesch has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain and Osteoarthritis of Spine among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Defrancesch received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Defrancesch's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Defrancesch is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Chronic Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Fibromyalgia
Hip Tendinitis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Upper Back Pain
Facet Blocks
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Nerve Block
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cancer Pain
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Infection
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lipedema
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Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Sacral Fracture
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tension Headache
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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EMG (Electromyography)
Joint Drainage
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Steroid Injection
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • WellCare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Options PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Open Access
  • Tricare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2840 W Airline Hwy Ste A, La Place, LA 70068
  2. 2 Neuromuscular Medical Associates
    3001 19th St, Metairie, LA 70002
  3. 3 Office
    18212 E Petroleum Dr Ste 6A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  4. 4 Office
    42078 Veterans Ave Ste G, Hammond, LA 70403
  5. 5 Office
    2604 Ruby St, Gonzales, LA 70737

Patient Satisfaction

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4.5
Based on 21 Reviews
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Jul 25, 2019
He was very professional and did a very through job of explaining exactly what my problem was, what he was going to do, and how I should expect to feel afterwards. It was a great experience and I highly recommend him.
— Jul 25, 2019
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Specialties*
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Internal Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Spinal Injury Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2000
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Defrancesch's profile.

Dr. Defrancesch frequently treats the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain and Osteoarthritis of Spine. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD is affiliated with Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital, Medical Center Hospital, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, Hood Memorial Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Riverside Medical Center, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center and St. James Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Spinal Injury Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital

    42570 S Airport Rd, Hammond, LA

  • Medical Center Hospital

    500 W 4th St, Odessa, TX

  • Glenwood Regional Medical Center

    503 McMillan Rd, West Monroe, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

    180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Our Lady of the Angels Hospital

    433 Plaza St, Bogalusa, LA

  • Hood Memorial Hospital

    301 Walnut St, Amite, LA

  • North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, Hammond, LA

  • Riverside Medical Center

    1900 Main St, Franklinton, LA

  • Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center

    215 Marion Ave, McComb, MS

  • St. James Parish Hospital

    1645 Lutcher Ave, Lutcher, LA