Overview
Laura Defina is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mckinney, Texas.
Dr. Defina is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, Calcinosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 123 peer reviewed articles.
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7850 Collin McKinney Pkwy, Mckinney, TX 75070
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura Defina
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Defina?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura Defina by calling their office at 949-852-3400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura Defina a top-rated expert for Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura Defina is classified as an Advanced expert for Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Laura Defina specialize in?
While Dr. Laura Defina is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, and Calcinosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Laura Defina participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laura Defina has published 123 articles and abstracts on conditions like Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Laura Defina's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
- CalcinosisDr. Defina isAdvanced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Defina isAdvanced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AtherosclerosisDr. Defina isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Defina isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Defina isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- DementiaDr. Defina isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Heart FailureDr. Defina isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- HypogonadismDr. Defina isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.