Summary

Brian Palafox graduated from the Uci School of Medicine,University of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll of Med- Irvine Ca,University of California in 1975. He works in Orange, CA and specializes in Cardiovascular Surgery. Brian Palafox is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 51 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of California, Irvine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Orange County Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons - Orange

1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 503Orange, CA 92868

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Orange , CASouth Pasadena , CAFountain Valley , CADuarte , CA
Med School: UCI School of Medicine Med School: University of California Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Brian Avecilla Palafox

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE) - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareMore
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Alliance - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - HMO
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Brian Avecilla Palafox has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Brian Avecilla Palafox has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgical Procedures

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

Brian Avecilla Palafox holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Surgery and Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of California, Irvine in 1983.

Residency

Completed their residency at Orange County Medical Center, Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, General Surgery; Orange County Med Ctr, General Surgery; Orange County Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology, UC Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals in 1981, and Orange Cnty Med Center in 1977.

Medical School

Graduated from UCI School of Medicine, University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca in 1975, and University of California in 1975.

NPI Number

Brian Avecilla Palafox's NPI number is 1568424422.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Brian Palafox speak?
Brian Palafox speaks English.
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Where is Brian Palafox's office located?
Brian Palafox's office is located at 1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 503, Orange, CA, 92868.

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