- Pediatricians
- CA
- Oxnard, CA
- Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD
Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD
Pediatrics•Female•Age 65
Pediatrics
Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Oxnard, CA and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University Of Santo Tomas, Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery in 1980. She is affiliated with medical facilities St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital and St. John's Regional Medical Center. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Pediatrics
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD
At a Glance
- Friendly Staff • Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
Dr. Deforest's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Deforest
3.3
Based on 14 ratings
| 5 Star | 50% | 50% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 14% | 14% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 36% | 36% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Deforest to family and friends is 3.2857144 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Deforest's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Acne
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Administrative Physical
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Animal Allergies
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Balanoposthitis
- Bronchitis
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Cellulitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Conduct Disorder
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Dermatitis
- Dyshydrotic Eczema
- Dysphagia
- Ear Infection
- Eye Infections
- Fever
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hives
- Infant Care
- Infections
- Influenza (Flu)
- Joint Pain
- Lactose Intolerance
- Limb Pain
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neonatal Care
- Neonatal Circumcision
- Newborn and Well-Child Care
- Newborn Jaundice
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Obesity
- Otitis Media
- Overweight
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pediatric Diseases
- Pharyngitis
- Physical Exams for Sports, School and Summer Camp
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Primary Care for Adolescents
- Pulmonary Disease
- Rash
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- School Physicals
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stye
- Viral Infection
- Warts
- Well Baby Care
- Wheezing
- Yeast Infections
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Dr. Deforest accepts
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Dr. Deforest accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem
- Minimum Coverage D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Access Plus Savenet
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- ChoiceCare Network
- Cigna
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Health Net
- Health Net of California
- MultiPlan
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Allergy & Asthma
- Pediatric Medicine
Education
Languages
- English
- Ilocano
- Spanish
- Tagalog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD?
Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients may call (805) 212-1043 to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD accept any insurance plans?
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
Does Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Deforest's profile.
What conditions does Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD treat?
Dr. Deforest frequently treats the following conditions: Newborn Jaundice, Abdominal Pain, and Acne. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD's office address?
Dr. Deforest's office is located at 2901 N Ventura Rd Ste 100, Oxnard, CA 93036. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages is Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD fluent in?
Dr. Deforest is able to speak Spanish, Tagalog, and Ilocano. View profile to see all.
Is Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Deforest provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD is affiliated with St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital and St. John's Regional Medical Center.
How much experience does Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD have?
Dr. Deforest has over 42 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 3.3/5 for Dr. Imelda Deforest, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Deforest is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.2 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
66% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% lower than the national average
22 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Coronary Intervention™ (2023)
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