Overview
Lori Defreest is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Defreest is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Defreest is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lori A. Defreest
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lori A. Defreest?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lori A. Defreest by calling their office at 518-262-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lori A. Defreest a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lori A. Defreest is classified as an Advanced expert for Gallbladder Disease, 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. Lori A. Defreest specialize in?
While Dr. Lori A. Defreest is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Lori A. Defreest participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lori A. Defreest has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Lori A. Defreest's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lori A. Defreest accept my insurance?
Dr. Lori A. Defreest accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Capital District Physicians Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 518-262-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Defreest isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Defreest isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- EndoscopyDr. Defreest isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Defreest isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Defreest isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Defreest isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Defreest isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Secondary Adrenal InsufficiencyDr. Defreest isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

