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Dr. Lori Defrance, MD

Pediatrics* Age 64
Dr. Lori Defrance, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Lori Defrance, MD

Pediatrics* Age 64
Duluth, MN
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lori Defrance, MD is a Pediatrician in Duluth, MN.

About

Dr. Defrance graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Lori Defrance, MD is a Pediatrician in Duluth, MN and has 38 years experience. Dr. Defrance currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Essentia Health-Duluth and Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. At present, Dr. Defrance received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Defrance's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Defrance is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Duluth Clinic
    400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 786-8364
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Essentia Health Hermantown Clinic
    4855 W Arrowhead Rd, Hermantown, MN 55811
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 786-3540
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
  3. 3 Essentia Health Duluth Clinic
    420 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 55805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 786-3400

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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

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  • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    1986
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  • Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lori Defrance, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Defrance's profile.

Dr. Lori Defrance, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health-Duluth and Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Lori Defrance, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Essentia Health-Duluth

    502 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN

  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center

    407 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN