Dr. Robert J. Defatta, MD | Altoona, WI | Plastic Surgery

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Dr. Defatta graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine In Shreveport in 2002. He works in Altoona, WI and 2 other locations and specializes in Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Defatta is affiliated with Oakleaf Surgical Hospital, Western Wisconsin Health, Black River Memorial Hospital, Adventhealth Durand and Marshfield Medical Center Ladysmith.

accepting new patients
3.7

12 Ratings
24 years of experience
speaks English
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
5 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

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He will take your money and laugh all the way to the bank with it. He treats staff like garbage and everyone is below him. Definitely scroll down a bit and check his background check info on HealthGrades. These are very relevant to how he is today and how he continues to treat his patients.

August 26th, 2019

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He will take your money and laugh all the way to the bank with it. He treats staff like garbage and everyone is below him. Definitely scroll down a bit and check his background check info on HealthGrades. These are very relevant to how he is today and how he continues to treat his patients.

August 26th, 2019

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Breathing improved but was left with misshaped and crooked nose. His reply after a year of healing was: at least you can breath.

May 25th, 2018

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March 15th, 2018

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I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Robert DeFatta. He is very kind and knowledgeable and took the time to discuss treatment options for my chronic sinus issues. I would recommend him to anyone.

March 28th, 2016

Defatta 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

Oakleaf Surgical Hospital

1000 Oakleaf WayAltoona, WI 54720

Tel: (715) 831-8130

Western Wisconsin Health

1100 Bergslien StBaldwin, WI 54002

Tel: (715) 684-3311


Dr. Robert Joseph Defatta, MD	Dr. Nathaniel T Connell, MD	Dr. Brad T Morrow, MD	Dr. Lacey Rachel Pflibsen, MD
Plastic Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.7 (12 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	5 (3 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Altoona , WI	Eau Claire , WI	Eau Claire , WI	Eau Claire , WI
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport	Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine	Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Allergies
Asthma
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Facial Trauma
Food Allergy (Hypersensitivity)
Hearing Loss
Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Polyps
Smell Disorders
Swallowing Disorders
Tumors

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Wisconsin, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 2002

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Where is Dr. Robert Defatta's office located?: Dr. Robert Defatta's office is located at 1490 Rivers Edge Trl, Altoona, WI, 54720.
Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Defatta affiliated with?: Dr. Robert Defatta is affiliated with Oakleaf Surgical Hospital, Western Wisconsin Health, Black River Memorial Hospital, Adventhealth Durand, and Marshfield Medical Center Ladysmith.
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