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Summary
Dr. Thomas Defer is an internal medicine physician who graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine. With 37 years of experience in clinical practice, he has developed extensive expertise in managing complex internal medicine conditions. His long career has focused on comprehensive adult healthcare, emphasizing the diagnosis and treatment of chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Defer practices in Saint Louis and maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare institutions, including Barnes Jewish Hospital, Christian Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and Saint Louis Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating heart failure and chronic kidney disease, helping patients manage these serious conditions with personalized care plans. His practice also includes expertise in sleep apnea treatment and diagnostic procedures such as dobutamine stress echocardiograms and pulmonary function testing.
Dr. Defer practices in Saint Louis and maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare institutions, including Barnes Jewish Hospital, Christian Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and Saint Louis Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating heart failure and chronic kidney disease, helping patients manage these serious conditions with personalized care plans. His practice also includes expertise in sleep apnea treatment and diagnostic procedures such as dobutamine stress echocardiograms and pulmonary function testing.
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Quick Facts
- 37 years of experience
- University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 board certification
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Thomas M Defer has 2 locationsWashington University School Of Medicine
660 S Euclid AveSaint Louis, MO 63110 Tel: (314) 362-8901
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 37 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Saint Louis , MO | COLUMBIA , IL | Lyons , CO | LANSING , KS |
| Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine | Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Thomas M Defer has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Thomas Defer affiliated with?
- Dr. Thomas Defer is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, Christian Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and Saint Louis Childrens Hospital.
- Where is Dr. Thomas Defer's office located?
- Dr. Thomas Defer's office is located at 660 S Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63110.
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