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Dr. Richard Defelice, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 76
Dr. Richard Defelice, MD
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Dr. Richard Defelice, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Sacramento, CA.
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Dr. Richard Defelice, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 76
Sacramento, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Richard Defelice, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Sacramento, CA.

About

Dr. Defelice graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Defelice, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Defelice currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. Dr. Defelice has experience treating conditions like Bacterial Sepsis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Defelice received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Defelice's office accepts new patients. Dr. Defelice also speaks Spanish. Dr. Defelice is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Bacterial Sepsis
Pneumonia
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bacterial Sepsis
Pneumonia
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bacterial Sepsis
Pneumonia
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acidosis
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Constipation
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Rhabdomyolysis
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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Abdominal Abscess
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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Alkalosis
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Bladder Infection
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Mouth
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Goodpasture's Disease
Gout
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Heart Disease
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hiatal Hernia
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Infective Arthritis
Infective Endocarditis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Insomnia
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Overweight
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Polyneuropathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Malignancies
Sepsis
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Septic Embolism
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Swine Flu
Syphilis Infections
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Urinary Incontinence
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Line Insertion
Bronchoscopy
Central Line Insertion
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Shield of California
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  • Humana
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    Curative EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Pulmonary Medicine Associates Sleep Lab Inc.
    1508 Alhambra Blvd Ste 200, Sacramento, CA 95816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 325-1040
  2. 2 Pulmonary Medicine Associates Medical Group Inc.
    1300 Ethan Way Ste 600, Sacramento, CA 95825
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 325-1040
  3. 3 Office
    1508 Alhambra Blvd Ste 100, Sacramento, CA 95816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 679-3590

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2.3
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Jun 05, 2018
Thank you a millions time to Dr Defelice for cleared my father Sinh Vong at Methodist Hospital on May 31, 2018. We are always remember you and we are gratitude with your help. Thank You Sooooooooo much. Daughter of Sinh Vong Evonne Vong
— Jun 05, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Of Arizona Health Sciences Center and Veterans Administration Hospital
    1975
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Defelice, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Defelice's profile.

Dr. Richard Defelice, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital of Sacramento.

Yes, Dr. Richard Defelice, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

    7500 Hospital Dr, Sacramento, CA