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Dr. Lori Defreest, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 61
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Dr. Lori Defreest, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 61
Albany, NY
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Dr. Lori Defreest, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Albany, NY.

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Dr. Lori Defreest, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Albany, NY. Dr. Defreest currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital. Dr. Defreest has experience treating conditions like Rib Fracture and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Defreest's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Defreest is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Meniscus Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
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)
Renal Transplant
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Tracheal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Fidelis Care
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York HMO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Select
    Open Choice PPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
    GHI CBP
  • Preferred Blue v5 PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Hospital
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Complete PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Amc
    47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 262-2000
  2. 2 Albany Medical Center Surgeons Pavilion
    50 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 262-0941
  3. 3 Journeys Pediatric Palliative Care
    43 New Scotland Ave Fl 2, Albany, NY 12208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 262-3125

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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
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Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lori Defreest, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Defreest's profile.

Dr. Defreest frequently treats the following conditions: Rib Fracture and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lori Defreest, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lori Defreest, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY