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Dr. Michelle DeFreitas, MD

Family Medicine* Age 46
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Dr. Michelle DeFreitas, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Dr. Michelle DeFreitas, MD

Family Medicine* Age 46
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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12 years of experience
Dr. Michelle DeFreitas, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Dr. DeFreitas graduated from St. Matthews University School of Medicine in 2012 and completed a residency at Baptist Hospital of Miami.Dr. Michelle DeFreitas, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Lauderdale, FL and has 12 years experience. Dr. DeFreitas currently practices at Memorial Urgent Care Center and are affiliated with South Miami Hospital. Dr. DeFreitas has experience treating conditions like Acute Bronchitis, Acute Lower Respiratory Infection and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. DeFreitas received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. DeFreitas' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. DeFreitas also speaks Creole and Spanish. Dr. DeFreitas is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Common Cold
Fever
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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Strep Throat
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
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
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Constipation
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 Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
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Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Lymphangitis
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
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Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Second-Degree Burns
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Sunburn
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Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
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Thyroid Goiter
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Viral Enteritis
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
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
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
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
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
Pilonidal Cyst Drainage
Pilonidal Cyst Removal
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 Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
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

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  • Golden Rule
  • Medicare
  • Memorial Healthcare System
  • Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP)
  • Ambetter
  • Cigna
    SureFit South Florida
  • AvMed
  • Sunshine Health
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Locations

  1. 1 Memorial Urgent Care Center
    16620 Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 276-1285
  2. 2 Memorial Urgent Care Center-Sheridan St. & Us 1
    1740 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33020
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 276-1565
    Monday
    09:00 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 21:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 21:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 21:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    09:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Baptist Health Urgent Care Sawgrass
    12472 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 837-1245
  4. 4 Baptist Health Medical Plaza Davie
    4741 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 837-1053
  5. 5 Baptist Health Medical Plaza Davie
    4741 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 837-1060
  6. 6 Baptist Medical Plaza at Miami Lakes
    14701 NW 77th Ave, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (786) 662-0717
  7. 7 Baptist Medical Plaza at Miami Lakes
    14701 NW 77th Ave, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 665-4614

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Apr 03, 2024
She is a good and very caring doctor.
Patrick Sullivan — Apr 03, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Creole
Spanish
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. Matthews University School of Medicine
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baptist Hospital of Miami
    2016
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michelle DeFreitas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. DeFreitas' profile.

Dr. DeFreitas frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Bronchitis, Acute Lower Respiratory Infection and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michelle DeFreitas, MD is affiliated with South Miami Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michelle DeFreitas, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • South Miami Hospital

    6200 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL