Dominick A. Defrances
Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)

Dr. Dominick A. Defrances

Internal Medicine
UPMC
Natrona Heights Medical Associates-UPMC
1800 Union Avenue, 
Natrona Heights, PA 
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Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
UPMC
Natrona Heights Medical Associates-UPMC
1800 Union Avenue, 
Natrona Heights, PA 
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Overview

Dominick DeFrances, DO, specializes in internal medicine and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Natrona Heights Medical Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret. He completed his medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Defrances is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, and Pneumonia.

Specialties
Internal Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc St Margaret
Allegheny Valley Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Natrona Heights Medical Associates-UPMC
1800 Union Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Call: 724-230-3420
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