Overview
Alexandra Lopez-Aguiar, MD, MS, FACS, is a board-certified UCI Health general surgeon and complex surgical oncologist with a passion for the multimodal treatment of breast cancer.Originally from Miami, Florida, she earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and her medical degree from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth University. She completed seven years of General Surgery training at Emory University School of Medicine, followed by a two-year Complex General Surgical Oncology fellowship at The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center.Her specific areas of expertise include hormone positive and negative breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer, genetic mutations that increase the risk of cancer, benign breast diseases and sentinel lymph node biopsies. She is dedicated to taking an individualized and multidisciplinary approach to each of her patients as she aims to improve their quality of life.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
Dr. Lopez-Aguiar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Complex General Surgical Oncology and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Lopez-Aguiar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lopez-Aguiar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexandra G. Lopez-Aguiar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandra G. Lopez-Aguiar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexandra G. Lopez-Aguiar by calling their office at 714-456-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
What conditions does Dr. Alexandra G. Lopez-Aguiar specialize in?
While Dr. Alexandra G. Lopez-Aguiar is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Alexandra G. Lopez-Aguiar accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexandra G. Lopez-Aguiar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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