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.

Overview based on verified provider data

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 locations

Defatta Ent And Facial Plastic Surgery

1490 Rivers Edge TrlAltoona, WI 54720
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

Adventhealth Durand

1220 3rd Ave WDurand, WI 54736

Marshfield Medical Center Ladysmith

1200 Port Arthur RdLadysmith, WI 54848

Western Wisconsin Health

1100 Bergslien StBaldwin, WI 54002

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Dr. Rima Faraj Defatta, MDDr. Stanley Gerald NormanDr. Nathaniel T Connell, MDDr. James Brian Miettunen, MD
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryPlastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
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 , WIEau Claire , WIEau Claire , WIEau 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
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rima Faraj Defatta

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rima Faraj Defatta has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rima Faraj Defatta has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

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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