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Michael DeFrain, MD
Locations
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Cardiothoracic Surgery - Heart Institute at Shipley Cardiothoracic Center
Overview
Clinical Interests:
Robotic lung surgery
Minimally invasive heart and lung surgery
Mitral valve repair and replacement
Aortic valve replacement
Atrial fibrillation surgery
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Coronary artery bypass
Languages Spoken:
English
Patients Treated:
Adults
Biography
My professional focus is on you. As your surgeon, my goal is to guide you through treatment and return you to your family safely with your best possible quantity and quality of life. We will achieve this goal together by reviewing your diagnostic tests, discussing your condition, and then matching the best treatment option to your particular need. As my patient, I am motivated to provide you the safest, least invasive and most effective heart and lung surgical treatments available anywhere. With over twenty years of learning in cardiothoracic surgery, I have become proficient at robotic pulmonary lobectomy, robotic coronary artery revascularization, minimally invasive right chest valvular heart surgery, and catheter-based treatments such as TAVR and TEVAR. I have committed myself to these procedures because I have learned their value in improving your outcome by conveying the least possible physical impact to your body.
Although I remain the leader, I believe in the power of the team over that of the one. Therefore, I have helped develop, and am part of, expert teams at Health Park Hospital. These teams are comprised of doctors, nurses, and other allied support members in cardiology, pulmonology, intensive care, anesthesia, hematology/oncology, rehabilitation and many others that are designed to ensure your safety and enable your best possible treatment outcome. The focus is always on you, and the goal is to return you healthy and safe back to your family and your life.
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Dr. DeFrain was raised the youngest of five children in East Lansing, Michigan. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1994 and graduated from Wayne State Medical School in Detroit, Michigan in 1998. He completed general surgery training through Michigan State University in Grand Rapids in 2003, and his cardiovascular and thoracic surgery residency through the University of Texas at the Texas Heart Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas in 2005. He and his wife Stephanie have four children.
Dr. DeFrain is board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
For the past two years, Palm Beach Media Group has recognized Dr. DeFrain as one of Southwest Florida’s top doctors from Lee Physician Group.
Dr. DeFrain’s achievements reflect the high level of care LPG providers offer every day at Lee Health, your community-owned health system. It’s the excellence you expect from providers that live, work, and care for patients right here at home.
Meet the Doctor
Education & Training
Medical School:
Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich.
Residenc(ies):
General Surgery Residency, Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency, Texas Heart Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Board Certification(s):
General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Patient Reviews
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4.9out of 5 stars
Explained Things Clearly
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4.9out of 5 stars
Involved in Care Decisions
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4.9out of 5 stars
Spent Enough Time
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4.9out of 5 stars
Listened Carefully
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4.9out of 5 stars
Showed Courtesy & Respect
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4.9out of 5 stars
Likelihood to Recommend
4.9 out of 5 (135 ratings, 82 comments)
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Aug 31, 2024
Dr. Defrain is wonderful. I have never had a more competent and comforting physician who presents as knowledgeable but not [ ]. He has made me feel more comfortable in the face of a terrifying [ ]. Cannot recommend him more.
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Aug 28, 2024
The ARNP who spoke with me prior to seeing Dr. DeFrain was helpful and very thorough. My impression is that his whole staff acts together as a cohesive team.
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Aug 26, 2024
Carmen and Stephanie besides doctor himself
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Aug 23, 2024
Dr.Defrain has been referred to me by my cardiologist Dr.Pal after speaking with him about my upcoming heart valve replacement surgery i feel that hes definitely the most qualified Dr. to get the job done
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Aug 21, 2024
All 4 ladies we saw were very pleasant, knowledgeable and through.
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Aug 13, 2024
The doctor explained my future surgery in a way that I understand. He was patient and took time with me. I trusted him which is important.
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Jul 12, 2024
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Jul 2, 2024
Everyone was so caring and it would be difficult to single out an individual. Thank you Dr. DeFrain and all the team for your excellent care.
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Jun 28, 2024
I don't normally fill this part of the questionnaire out,but I feel I need to acknowledge all the staff plus Dorreen,Dr Defrain for explaining to me in a very professional manner. Thank you very much. [ ]
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Jun 28, 2024
All was outstanding
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Jun 24, 2024
EVERYONE DID A GREAT JOB
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Jun 24, 2024
I was totally impressed with all the staff as well as the Doctor
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Jun 17, 2024
All staff were wonderful
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May 31, 2024
Dr.Defrain and his entire staff were excellent!
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May 31, 2024
Dr. DeFrain was the most compassionate and informative doctor we have ever been to.
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May 28, 2024
Dr. DeFrain is always professional and courteous. He explains things well and inspires confidence. The entire staff at the office are friendly and professional.
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May 24, 2024
Everyone in the office was top notch
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May 20, 2024
Dr Defrain was very thorough during my appointment. He took the time to explain my diagnosis and the possible interventions moving forward.
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May 18, 2024
Dr.DuFrain Was able to transfer his medical knowledge to me in understandable, practical, real world scenarios. My wife and I feel comfortable and confident that we have the best medical person to handle my situation. We trust him.
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May 18, 2024
I absolutely love Dr. Defrain. He is so real and down to earth. He's very understanding and compassionate. He didn't seem rushed at all and spent time with me to reassure and comfort me.
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