Summary

Dr. Andrew Palafox is an orthopedic surgeon with 37 years of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine, along with additional residency work in general surgery at Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan through the Brown University program. Dr. Palafox is board certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and provides care in English.

Dr. Palafox practices at two El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group locations in El Paso, Texas, both part of Providence Medical Partners. He specializes in treating patients with joint pain, muscle weakness, and problems with trunk stability and movement control. His treatment approach includes coordinating physical therapy programs and strength training regimens to help patients regain function and mobility. Patients rate Dr. Palafox 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 37 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, General Surgery
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Andrew Palafox has 2 locations

El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group - A Providence Medical Partners Practice - West

7420 Remcon Cir Ste A2El Paso, TX 79912
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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El Paso , TXHouston , TXShenandoah , TXBaytown , TX
Med School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Med School: The University of Texas Medical Branch Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Andrew Palafox

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • PreferredOne
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Andrew Palafox has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Andrew Palafox has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Disorders
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, General Surgery
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineGraduated in 1989
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock TxGraduated in 1989

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What languages does Dr. Andrew Palafox speak?
Dr. Andrew Palafox speaks English.
Where is Dr. Andrew Palafox's office located?
Dr. Andrew Palafox's office is located at 3100 N Lee Trevino Dr, El Paso, TX, 79936.
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