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Summary
Dr. Rima Defatta is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery with 21 years of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and focuses on comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care for patients of all ages, including pediatric cases. Dr. Defatta provides care in English.
Dr. Defatta practices at multiple locations throughout Wisconsin, including Altoona, Durand, Neillsville, Ladysmith, Baldwin, and Eau Claire, with affiliations at Oakleaf Surgical Hospital, Western Wisconsin Health, and several Marshfield Medical Centers. She treats conditions such as nasal polyps, tonsillitis, and adenoiditis. Her surgical expertise includes middle ear procedures and tympanostomy tube placement for hearing improvement.
Dr. Defatta practices at multiple locations throughout Wisconsin, including Altoona, Durand, Neillsville, Ladysmith, Baldwin, and Eau Claire, with affiliations at Oakleaf Surgical Hospital, Western Wisconsin Health, and several Marshfield Medical Centers. She treats conditions such as nasal polyps, tonsillitis, and adenoiditis. Her surgical expertise includes middle ear procedures and tympanostomy tube placement for hearing improvement.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 21 years of experience
- speaks English
- Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 7 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Rima Faraj Defatta has 6 locationsDefatta Ent And Facial Plastic Surgery
1490 Rivers Edge TrlAltoona, WI 54720 Tel: (715) 828-2368
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Rima Faraj Defatta, MD | Dr. Stanley Gerald Norman | Dr. Nathaniel T Connell, MD | Dr. James Brian Miettunen, MD |
| Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Plastic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 21 Years of Experience | 61 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Altoona , WI | Eau Claire , WI | Eau Claire , WI | Eau Claire , WI |
| Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University | Med School: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Rima Faraj Defatta has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rima Faraj Defatta has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Dr. Rima Faraj Defatta holds an expired medical license in the state of Wisconsin.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Wisconsin that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University in 2005.
NPI Number
Dr. Defatta's NPI number is 1790931707.
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- Dr. Rima Defatta is affiliated with Oakleaf Surgical Hospital, Western Wisconsin Health, Adventhealth Durand, Marshfield Medical Center Ladysmith, Memorial Medical Center, Marshfield Medical Center Neillsville, and Marshfield Medical Center Eau Claire.
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