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Dr. Gregory Defor, MD

Dr. Gregory Defor, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience
(701) 205-0094

Dr. Gregory Defor, MD is a family medicine physician in Hinckley, MN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 1995. He is affiliated with Essentia Health-Fargo. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 5 Star Rating (22 reviews)
(701) 205-0094
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45 Lady Luck Dr
Hinckley, MN 55037

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Essentia Health-Hinckley Clinic

Essentia Health-Hinckley Clinic45 Lady Luck Dr Hinckley, MN 55037
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(701) 205-0094

Essentia Health-Cloquet Clinic

Essentia Health-Cloquet Clinic1413 Highway 33 S Cloquet, MN 55720
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(701) 205-0094

Essentia Health-Moose Lake Clinic

Essentia Health-Moose Lake Clinic4572 County Road 61 Moose Lake, MN 55767
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(701) 205-0094

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Defor specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Defor's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Defor

5.0
22 ratings, 14 with a written review
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Excellent care, very caring, kind and understanding.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 06, 2025
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Love love love Dr. Defor. Total gem!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 30, 2025
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I am very comfortable talking with him. I feel like my case is complicated and Dr Defor takes time to fully hear me and understand me.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 19, 2024
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Very kind doctor and nurse
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 08, 2024
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Dr. Defor clearly heard and addressed all of my concerns. I could clearly see his expertise and found him very knowledgeable. He treated me as a partner in my care. My experience was extremely positive.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 26, 2024
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Dr Defor is an exceptional clinician, attentive and compassionate, able to communicate complex information in away the patient can understand it and participate in their own care planning.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 30, 2024
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I would recommend Dr.Defor any time
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 22, 2024
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Dr took a great deal of time to answer some concerns I have. Great education on some medication I am on. He is a very warm caring gentleman and I am very comfortable seeing him. I have had to change Dr with retirements and drove to Hinckley because I didn't want to change again. So glad he will be available. He makes you feel cared for and not rushed and highest level of trust
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 21, 2024
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Doctor listened and responded thoroughly.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 15, 2024
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Excellent
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2024
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I’ve seen Doctor Defor for years. He listens carefully, is very considerate and knows his stuff!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Brian – Dec 09, 2021
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I love how Dr. DeFor teaches me about any issues or concerns - he doesn't just diagnose something and leave it at that. Also, he listens carefully with concern to every question I have and even though I feel like I've asked some dumb questions, he treats all questions with equal respect .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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MARY HILLEGAS – Apr 03, 2021
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I've visited a number of doctors before meeting with Dr. Defor. Now, I plan on sending my sister and children to him. He's very knowledgeable, and very importantly, he LISTENS. He doesn't nod off and then make a guess, he pays attention to details and tries his best to uncover what is truly wrong. Wonderful doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Minneapolis, MN – Aug 09, 2016
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Dr Defor is the best doctor I have seen in the HealthPartners system. I truly felt that he analyzed my every concern and gave a very honest, knowledgeable and caring response. Moving forward I will be seeing him for all future appointments. Steve Levy
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Steve in Cottage grove – Jul 28, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Gregory Defor, MD is a family medicine physician in Hinckley, MN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 1995. He is affiliated with Essentia Health-Fargo. He is accepting new patients.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Allina Hosps And Clis

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Essentia Health-Fargo

    3000 32nd Ave S
    Fargo, ND 58103

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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