Dr. Lori Defrance, MD
Dr. Lori Defrance, MD is a pediatrician in Duluth, MN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1986. She is affiliated with medical facilities Essentia Health-Duluth and Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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400 E 3rd St Duluth, MN 55805Compare with other Pediatricians
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Defrance to family and friends is 5 out of 5
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As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.Pediatrics
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University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine And Health Sciences
Medical School, 1986
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
92%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home8% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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