Dr. Brian A. Palafox | Orange, CA | Cardiovascular Surgery

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Dr. 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. Dr. Palafox is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.4

12 Ratings
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

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Dr. Palafox is an exceptional doctor. He explains things in detail, answers all of your questions and even makes phone calls to you on the weekends. He gets high compliments from the hospital staff also.

November 18th, 2017

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Dr. Palafox performed aortic valve replacement, replaced a portion of aortic arch and performed an ablation. His skill literally saved my life. Beyond his professional skills he had an xlnt bedside and office manners and communicated with my wife and family. His staff is very professional and personable at the same time. He listens and he cares. Would not hesitate to recommend him for patient care.

February 5th, 2015

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DON'T see this doctor. Does not care patient health.

February 3rd, 2015

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Every once in a while you meet someone who leaves an impression on you for the rest of your life. I trusted this guy with my life and would do it again at the drop of a hat. Cannot rate this doctor high enough, the scale doesn't go that high. Oh and by the way, I understand that on his vacation he does surgery overseas on our soldiers. Where is the medal for this guy?

September 15th, 2012

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Excellent surgeon!!

September 1st, 2012

Orange County Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons - Orange

1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 503Orange, CA 92868

Tel: (714) 997-2224


Dr. Brian Avecilla Palafox	Dr. Tuan Lam, MD	Dr. Dan J. Raz, MD, MAS	Dr. Charles Murphy, MD
Cardiovascular Surgery	Cardiovascular Surgery	Cardiovascular Surgery	Cardiovascular Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (12 Ratings)	3.3 (4 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
51 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Orange , CA	Fountain Valley , CA	Duarte , CA	Fountain Valley , CA
Med School: UCI School of Medicine	Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine	Med School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania	Med School: Morehouse Sch of Med, Atlanta Ga
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Cardiovascular Surgery

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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of California, Irvine1983

Residency

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 Hospitals1981

Orange Cnty Med Center1977

Medical School

UCI School of Medicine

University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine CaGraduated in 1975

University of CaliforniaGraduated in 1975

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Where is Dr. Brian Palafox's office located?: Dr. Brian Palafox's office is located at 1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 503, Orange, CA, 92868.
What languages does Dr. Brian Palafox speak?: Dr. Brian Palafox speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Palafox affiliated with?: Dr. Brian Palafox is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital.
Does Dr. Brian Palafox accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Brian Palafox accepts on their Vitals profile.
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