Summary

Nurse Practitioner Lissa Diefendorf specializes in geriatric medicine, focusing her practice on the unique healthcare needs of older adults. She earned her nursing degree and advanced training as a nurse practitioner, developing expertise in managing the complex medical conditions that commonly affect seniors. Diefendorf speaks English and brings dedicated experience in caring for elderly patients and their families.

Lissa Diefendorf practices at Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria, Illinois, and is affiliated with Carle Health Methodist Hospital. She treats patients experiencing weakness and loss of trunk control, conditions that significantly impact mobility and independence in older adults. Her clinical skills include performing chest X-rays and specialized swallowing studies to evaluate patients who may have difficulty eating or drinking safely.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Carle Health Proctor Hospital

5409 N Knoxville AvePeoria, IL 61614

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Geriatric MedicineNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Peoria , ILPeoria , ILPeoria , ILPeoria , IL
Med School: Palmer College Of Chiropractic
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lissa J Diefendorf

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Physicians Mutual
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Lissa J Diefendorf has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Lissa J Diefendorf has the following area of expertise

  • Nurse Practitioner

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Lissa Diefendorf's office is located at 5409 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL, 61614.

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