Overview
Michael P. DeFrain, MD, is a board-certified heart surgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. DeFrain delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and surgically correct chronic AFib. He starts by listening to understand your health concerns and creates a care plan for you. When deciding on a surgical heart care plan, Dr. DeFrain is here for you.
Dr. Defrain is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Dr. Defrain is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Defrain is currently accepting new patients.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
801 E 6th St, Ste 307, Panama City, FL 32401
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Ascension Sacred Heart Cardiovascular Surgery Panama City
Gregory England, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at in Panama City, FL. Dr. England delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and surgically correct chronic AFib. As one of our cardiovascular specialists, he is part of an integrated, national network of heart care specialists, sharing best practices and offering evaluation and treatment of the most complex heart conditions. Dr. England is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. England is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. England is currently accepting new patients.
Ascension Sacred Heart Cardiovascular Surgery Panama City
Richard S. Eubanks, Jr., MD, is a board-certified heart surgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Panama City, FL. He delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and surgically correct chronic AFib. He starts by listening to understand your health concerns and creates a personalized care plan for you. When facing a new diagnosis or deciding on a surgical heart care plan, Dr. Eubanks is here for you. Dr. Eubanks is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Eubanks is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Eubanks is currently accepting new patients.
Select Specialty Hospital-Panama City
Norman Finney is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Panama City, Florida. Dr. Finney is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael P. Defrain
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael P. Defrain?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael P. Defrain by calling their office at 850-804-3823. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael P. Defrain a top-rated expert for Pleurisy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael P. Defrain is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleurisy, 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. Michael P. Defrain specialize in?
While Dr. Michael P. Defrain is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael P. Defrain participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael P. Defrain has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleurisy. You can view a list of Dr. Michael P. Defrain's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael P. Defrain accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael P. Defrain accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 850-804-3823 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
- Distinguished
- PleurisyDr. Defrain isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Defrain isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Defrain isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Defrain isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Defrain isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Defrain isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Defrain isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Defrain isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Defrain isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Defrain isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Defrain isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Defrain isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Collapsed LungDr. Defrain isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.