Summary

Dr. Dianne Defusco is a board-certified internal medicine physician who has dedicated 39 years to caring for patients. She earned her medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, building a strong foundation in comprehensive adult healthcare. Her extensive experience allows her to provide thorough and compassionate care to patients across a wide range of internal medicine conditions. Dr. Defusco is fluent in English.

Dr. Defusco practices at Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus and sees patients in Cheshire, Connecticut. She specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, as well as treating hyperlipidemia and familial lipid disorders. Her clinical expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to evaluate heart health and incorporating physical therapy and strength training into patient care plans. Patients consistently rate her highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 39 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Dianne Jean Defusco has 2 locations

Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Primary Care Cheshire

280 S Main StCheshire, CT 06410
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

Midstate Medical Center

435 Lewis AveMeriden, CT 06451

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Cheshire , CTGuilford , CTLyons , COBrookline , MA
Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Regis College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dianne Jean Defusco

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CarePartners of Connecticut
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthPartners
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dianne Jean Defusco has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dianne Jean Defusco has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Defusco's NPI number is 1063584787.

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Dr. Dianne Jean Defusco's office is located at 280 S Main St, Cheshire, CT, 06410.
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