Neta Marise Defenbaugh, NP

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My specialty:
Nurse Practitioner

My affiliation:
Kaiser Permanente physician

I speak: English, Spanish

My gender: Female

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About me

Welcome! I am a nurse practitioner (NP), and I’d like to tell you more about my role at Kaiser Permanente. I am a highly trained healthcare professional who performs physical examinations, diagnoses and treats illnesses, prescribes medications, orders and interprets lab tests, and provides education and counseling. As part of our team-based care model at Kaiser Permanente, I work with physicians as a valuable part of your care team.

 

Biography

 

I was born and raised in San Diego, California, and I love living in such a sunny and beautiful place. Today, I call Poway home and appreciate its small-town feel and family-oriented community. My passion for caring for others inspired me to become a nurse and later a nurse practitioner, a goal I had from an early age. Throughout my career, I have gained experience in neurological care, family medicine, hospice, community health, telehealth, and obesity medicine.

 

About my practice

 

I practice evidence-based care using a compassionate, patient-centered approach to help enhance my patients' quality of life. I have a special interest in obesity medicine, which recognizes obesity as a complex, chronic disease rather than a simple lifestyle choice. My focus is on improving overall health through a combination of medical care and lifestyle interventions. I strive to listen to my patients, understand their goals, and support them with care that meets their individual needs.

 

How I thrive

 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my 2 children and taking advantage of all the activities San Diego has to offer. Cycling, Pilates, practicing mindful living, and spending time at the beach help me recharge and maintain balance. I find that these activities allow me to return to work feeling refreshed.

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My provider type

Nurse Practitioners

My training, certifications and licensing

Professional school

United States University
San Diego , CA

Certification

ANCC

American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification

Joined Kaiser Permanente

2012

Active license information

License number

675030

License type

Registered Nurse

License issuing state

CALIFORNIA

Active license information

License number

95011074

License type

Nurse Practitioner

License issuing state

CALIFORNIA

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

1215404512

Cultural Competency Training (CCT)

Completed  

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This information was last verified or updated on 11/03/2026