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 training at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. With five decades of medical practice, Dr. Dufresne brings extensive experience to his cardiology work. He is fluent in Spanish and French.

Dr. Dufresne practices at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. His cardiovascular expertise includes treating heart rhythm disorders and high blood pressure. He performs heart monitoring tests and specialized ultrasounds to evaluate heart function. Patients consistently rate Dr. Dufresne highly, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 51 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French
  • The Brooklyn Hospital Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 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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51 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, French Speaks English, Arabic, Spanish, Albanian, Turkish Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English Speaks English, Arabic, Spanish
Brooklyn , NYPaterson , NJWARREN , NJBROOKLYN , NY
Med School: Faculte De Medecine Grange Blanche Med School: St.George’s University Med School: Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Med School: Alexandria University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
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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

Where is Dr. Alix Dufresne's office located?
Dr. Alix Dufresne's office is located at 1545 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11213.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alix Dufresne?
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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.
What languages does Dr. Alix Dufresne speak?
Dr. Alix Dufresne speaks Spanish and French.
Which hospitals is Dr. Alix Dufresne affiliated with?
Dr. Alix Dufresne is affiliated with Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center.

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