Summary

Dr. Alix Dufresne is an internal medicine physician who specializes in cardiovascular disease. He earned his medical degree from Faculte De Medecine Grange Blanche and completed his residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. With five decades of medical experience, Dr. Dufresne brings extensive knowledge to diagnosing and treating heart-related conditions. He is fluent in French and Spanish.

Dr. Dufresne practices at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and maintains an affiliation with Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. He focuses on treating patients with chest pain and various chest-related problems. His expertise includes performing heart monitoring tests like EKGs and detailed heart imaging studies called echocardiograms. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his cardiovascular care.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 51 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, Spanish
  • The Brooklyn Hospital Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Interfaith Medical Center

1545 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, NY 11213

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Speaks French, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic Speaks Russian, Spanish
Brooklyn , NYNew York , NYBranchburg , NJSouth Ozone Park , NY
Med School: Faculte De Medecine Grange Blanche Med School: Sri Ramachandra Med Col Med School: Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica Med School: Ross University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alix Dufresne

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AgeWell New York
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CareOregon
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CDPHP
  • CDPHP - HMO
  • CenterLight Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - EPO
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - EPO
  • MagnaCare - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alix Dufresne has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alix Dufresne has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Faculte De Medecine Grange Blanche in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Dufresne's NPI number is 1700819950.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Alix Dufresne accepting new patients?
Dr. Alix Dufresne has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Alix Dufresne affiliated with?
Dr. Alix Dufresne is affiliated with Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Alix Dufresne's office located?
Dr. Alix Dufresne's office is located at 1545 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11213.
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