Dr. Chrystal E. Defreitas, MD | San Diego, CA | Pediatrician

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Dr. De Freitas has been practicing medicine since 1985 and was board certified in Pediatrics in 1987. Dr. De Freitas received her medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in 1978. She served her internship specializing in Pediatrics at the Childrens Hospital in Seattle.

accepting new patients
4.5

8 Ratings
48 years of experience
4 insurance plans accepted
speaks French, Spanish
University Of Washington Medical Center
7 written reviews
1 specialty
5 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
7 office locations
Female

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

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Dr. Defreitas' Ratings and Reviews

4.5

8 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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She’s so good!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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April 4th, 2019

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Great doctor.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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Needs Improvement

April 4th, 2019

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We had the privilege to have Dr. DeFreitas as our pediatrician, she's the best.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 2nd, 2015

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If you are looking for a warm and caring doctor for your kids, Dr. DeFreits is the one. She is great with my kids and they love going to see her. Her assistants and front office staff are top notch also.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 12th, 2011

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Dr. DeFreitis has been seeing my kids for years. She has taken care of them all like they were family. What a great service she provides. My kids and I love Dr. DeFreitis and her staff. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and knowledgeable pediatrician with a big heart.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 15th, 2011

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Dr. deFreitis has been my child's pediatrician for the past 6 years and she is wonderful. She is very caring, knowledgable and professional. I recommend her to all. As for the person who wrote the negative remarks about this fine doctor, she should take responsibility for her own actions and stop blaming Dr. deFreitis. It's always a shame when one disgruntled person tries to tarnish a doctors reputation on the Internet.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 4th, 2011

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This doctor said it was okay for my toddler to fly although she had a cold. As a result of the flight she came home with chest congestion and an ear ache. This doctor graduated from a the university of guadalajara ... a poorly rated medical school ... that says it all.

Did Well

Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

March 17th, 2010

Childrens Primary Care Medical Group

12395 El Camino Real Ste 219San Diego, CA 92130

Tel: (858) 793-1011

Mon8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sun10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego

3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123

Tel: (858) 576-1700

Scripps Clinic Del Mar Primary Care

12395 El Camino Real Ste 120San Diego, CA 92130

Tel: (858) 793-2727

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

Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed

Carmel Valley Pediatrics Inc

12395 El Camino Real Ste 315San Diego, CA 92130

Tel: (858) 794-5437

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Carmel Valley Internal Medicine

12395 El Camino Real Ste 100San Diego, CA 92130

Tel: (858) 259-5655

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

9888 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 92037

Childrens Primary Care Medical Group Carmel Valley

11943 El Camino Real Ste 210San Diego, CA 92130

Mon8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sun10:00 am - 2:00 pm


Dr. Chrystal E Defreitas, MD	Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton	Dr. Tamar Heisler	Dr. Elaine Helena Cohen, MD
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Cardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	2.8 (9 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks French, Spanish	Speaks Chinese, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog
San Diego , CA	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN	Chula Vista , CA
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University	Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania
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Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Washington Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Defreitas' NPI number is 1437166527.

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