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Dr. Joshua Defriece, MD

Family Medicine* Age 43
Dr. Joshua Defriece, MD
4.8 (68 Ratings)

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Dr. Joshua Defriece, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Katy, TX.
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Dr. Joshua Defriece, MD

Family Medicine* Age 43
Katy, TX
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17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joshua Defriece, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Katy, TX.

About

Dr. Defriece graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Joshua Defriece, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Katy, TX and has 17 years experience. Dr. Defriece currently practices at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital. At present, Dr. Defriece received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 68 times. Dr. Defriece's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Defriece is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Pharyngitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Fever
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
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Bronchiectasis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
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Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
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Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
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Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
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Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
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Dry Skin
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Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Metals
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Folliculitis
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Sprain
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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Hyperkalemia
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Hypogonadism
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Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
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Influenza (Flu)
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Interstitial Cystitis
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Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
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Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Male Hypogonadism
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Nasopharyngitis
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Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Osteopenia
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Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
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Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
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Raynaud's Disease
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Shortness of Breath
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Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
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Testicular Dysfunction
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Tonsillitis
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Arthrocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Botox® Injection
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Cyst Aspiration
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Laceration Repair
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Principal Financial Group
  • Blue Choice
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
  • Humana
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Open Access
    AvMed
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
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  • Coventry Health Care
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    Curative PPO
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    Aetna
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  • Blue Choice
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
    23530 Kingsland Blvd Ste 130, Katy, TX 77494
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Defriece
4.8
Based on 68 Reviews
5 Stars (64)
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1 Star (3)

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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
    2008
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joshua Defriece, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Defriece's profile.

Dr. Joshua Defriece, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joshua Defriece, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

    18220 State Highway 249, Houston, TX

  • Houston Methodist West Hospital

    18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX