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Dr. David Defrance, MD

Dr. David Defrance, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. David Defrance, MD is a family medicine physician in Fremont, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as ProMedica Memorial Hospital and Magruder Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (18 reviews)

ProMedica Physicians Family Medicine - Fremont

2265 Hayes Ave Fremont, OH 43420
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Defrance's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Defrance

4.5
18 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
83%
83%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
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2 star
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1 star
11%
11%

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Dr. Defrance has been my doctor for 35 years. I will sure miss him as he retires. He has always been, professional, knowledgeable, caring and compassionate to me over the years.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 06, 2024
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Hopefully you will find someone just as good when he retires.
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Dec 06, 2024
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Hope the new doctor is as good as Dr. David DeFrance.
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No results
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Dec 04, 2024
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Another good visit with Dr. DeFrance. I'm sorry to say my last. Enjoy your retirement too sir. Thank you
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 26, 2024
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Thank you Dr. DeFrance. Have a great retirement. You deserve it. Will miss you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
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Nov 21, 2024
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Great people & Dr.
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No results
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No results
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Oct 11, 2024
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Dr. DeFrance is a superb doctor! I hate to see him go
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 25, 2024
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He has been my family doctor for the past 30 years .I trust him very much and he listens to me aboute everything.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Annette in Fremont , Ohio – Jun 28, 2024
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My office visit with Dr. Defrance.
The staff is great. Dr Defrance is easy to talk to. I explained my health issues the doctor repeated my concerns and gave me a diagnosis. He explained the treatment options, gave me a prescription. He told me He hope i feel better soon and I was on my way.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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barbarafisher – Nov 06, 2023
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Best family physician ever!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Wendy Abrahamson – Oct 08, 2022
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Great visit with him this morning..A great listener and approach to my needs.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 21, 2020
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My parents and I all have been patients of Dr. DeFrance for decades. He is an excellent physician and truly cares about his patients. He takes time and explains things to us, and offers different options if there are issues. We hope he never retires!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Crystal C in Oak Harbor, OH – Nov 27, 2018
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I've been gpimg to him for over 25 years. Never steered me wrong and very personal care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sue Y in Port Clinton, OH – Nov 13, 2018
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I have been a patient since Dr. DeFrance came to Fremont, he is always attentive to your concerns and takes as much time as needed to diagnose your problem, never to rush to the next patient. The only reason did not give 5 stars, doesn't do house calls, otherwise he is a perfect family physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jim H in Fremont, OH – Mar 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Defrance, MD is a family medicine physician in Fremont, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as ProMedica...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Flower Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1987
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University

    Medical School, 1984
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Locations

ProMedica Physicians Family Medicine - Fremont

ProMedica Physicians Family Medicine - Fremont2265 Hayes Ave Fremont, OH 43420
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Magruder Hospital

    615 Fulton St
    Port Clinton, OH 43452

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • ProMedica Toledo Hospital

    1 Promedica Pkwy
    Toledo, OH 43606
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • ProMedica Memorial Hospital

    715 S Taft Ave
    Fremont, OH 43420
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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