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Dr. Michael Defrain, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Michael Defrain, MD
4.5 (67 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Defrain, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Fort Myers, FL.
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Dr. Michael Defrain, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 52
Fort Myers, FL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Michael Defrain, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Fort Myers, FL.

About

Dr. Michael Defrain, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Fort Myers, FL and has 26 years experience. They graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at Grand Rapids Michigan State University General Surgery Residency|Michigan State University General Surgery Residency|Texas Heart Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center - Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency.They currently practice at Shipley Cardiothoracic Center at Lee Health and are affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital and Cape Coral Hospital. At present, Dr. Defrain received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 67 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Defrain is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Maze Procedure
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Maze Procedure
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Pleural Effusion
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Repair
Thoracentesis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Adhesive Pericarditis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Valve Diseases
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm
Pneumonitis
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Stenting
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valve Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Surgery
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Sympathectomy
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Shipley Cardiothoracic Center at Lee Health
    9981 S Healthpark Dr Ste 156, Fort Myers, FL 33908
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4.5
Based on 67 Reviews
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Jun 14, 2022
All staff I interacted with were very good.
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • MICHIGAN STATE University
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Grand Rapids Michigan State University General Surgery Residency|Michigan State University General Surgery Residency|Texas Heart Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center - Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Texas Heart Inst/St Luke's Hospital
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Defrain, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Defrain's profile.

Dr. Michael Defrain, MD is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital and Cape Coral Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Defrain, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL

  • Cape Coral Hospital

    636 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL