Dr. David E. Defren, MD | Los Angeles, CA | Internal Medicine

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Dr. David Defren is an internal medicine physician who specializes in pulmonology, focusing on lung and respiratory system care. He earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. With over four decades of medical practice, Dr. Defren brings extensive experience to patient care. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Defren practices at Marina Del Rey Hospital and serves patients in Los Angeles, California. His expertise in internal medicine allows him to provide comprehensive primary care for adult patients, while his pulmonology specialization enables him to treat complex lung conditions and breathing disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his care.

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4.3

18 Ratings
42 years of experience
3 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Lac Usc Medical Center
8 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Dr. Defren treated me like I was his family. I am so grateful for his care. He also took care of my mother when she was hospitalized and she would not be alive today without his care. More than that, he is probably one of the nicest people I've ever met.

April 30th, 2022

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My partner would be alive today if Dr. Defren had not been his hospitalist at Cedars-Sinai where Dr. Defren stalled treating him for crypto. They had an oral pediatric treatment and Rex was less than 80 lbs. so they could have given it to him but he was denied it until the last days of his life. He had been suffering from crypto for 6 weeks according to his death certificate. Do not use Defren if you want to live.

March 9th, 2022

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Dr Defren is so caring he took time to research everything that can be done to keep me healthy. He spent so much time with me and even visited me at home even though he wasn’t paid by my insurance. He’s one of it not the smartest guy know. I have other doctors but he tops them all. I’m not just a number.

October 15th, 2021

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I've been a patient for over 25 years. Nowadays doctors see you so quickly you feel like a number. Some are arrogant. Others just complacent and treat their professions like a money making machine. Never Dr. Defren. He will take his time to listen to you and research everything (and I mean everything) about your care and best of all he will give you so much information about your path to well being. He is by far the most caring of all doctors I have seen in my life. An angel.

June 4th, 2021

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He really cares and so rare nowadays doctors are robots like my last all he did was watch the clock and type on the computer.

June 24th, 2019

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Dr. Defren has been my doctor for five years now. He is super smart and has gone above and beyond to take care of my health and well-being.

January 27th, 2019

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Dr Defren saved my life! Not only is he super smart, perhaps one of the smartest doctors and human beings I’ve met, he is also the most caring. Took time to explain my condition and my treatment and lifestyle changes needed to keep me going. They don’t make them like the good doctor these days. I’m very lucky and blessed!!

December 9th, 2018

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Dr. Defren has been my doctor for 20 years. He has managed my chronic conditions very successfully. He is thorough in his exams and in ensuring you are educated in the measures you need to take to manage your care. I have recommended him to several of my friends.

December 4th, 2012

Dr. David Eliot Defren

8540 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 1006Los Angeles, CA 90045

Tel: (908) 273-4300

Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. David Eliot Defren, MD	Karthikeyan Viswanathan, DO	Eric Harker	Dr. Alaa Hajal, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.9 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Tamil	Speaks English
Los Angeles , CA	Los Altos , CA	Lyons , CO	Diamond Bar , CA
Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California	Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
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Asthma
Chest Infection
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Emphysema
Pneumonia
Pulmonology
Tuberculosis (TB)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lac Usc Medical Center

Medical School

Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern CaliforniaGraduated in 1984

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