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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Laura DeFina identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. and Medical OncologyMedical Oncology
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers chemotherapy for malignancy, as well as consulting with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.. She obtained board certification from the member board for Internal Medicine.

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. DeFina is affiliated with 1 hospital:

East Texas Medical Center Specialty Hospital
1000 S Beckham
5th Floor
Tyler, TX

Education

Dr. DeFina attended medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and graduated in 1987 having 25 years experience. Additional Medical Oncology training was conducted at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Additional Internal Medicine training was conducted at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Laura DeFina MD as:

• Laura F DeFina
• L DeFina

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