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Dr. Robert Defatta, MD

Dr. Robert Defatta, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Defatta, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Altoona, WI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Lsu Health Sciences Center, Shreveport in 2002. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1490 Rivers Edge Trl Altoona, WI 54720
Telehealth available
(715) 839-9280

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Defatta specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Plastic Surgery & Facial Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Defatta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Defatta

3.3

16 ratings, 8 with a written review
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2 Star
6%
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1 Star
38%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chad M. – May 10, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 15, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dario – Jun 22, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Dec 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Garret – Aug 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Eau Claire – Jun 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Eau Claire, WI – Apr 25, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Defatta, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Altoona, WI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Lsu Health Sciences Center, Shreveport in 2002. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Williams Center For Facial Plastic Surgery, Albany Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008

  • Ut Southwestern Parkland Health Hospital Syst

    Residency Hospital, 2007

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center, Shreveport

    Medical School, 2002

  • Ph D In Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Lsu Health Sciences Center, Shreveport

    2000

  • Lsu

    Undergraduate School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Plastic Surgery & Facial Surgery†
†Self designated 
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More than three years ago
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

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Locations

Practice

Defatta Ent. & Facial Plastic Surgery SC1490 Rivers Edge Trl Altoona, WI 54720
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