Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Brian A. Palafox

General Surgery
1310 W Stewart Dr, 
Orange, CA 
51 Years of Experience
Expertise in
6
conditions
1310 W Stewart Dr, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Brian Palafox is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 51 years.

Dr. Palafox is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Lung Nodules, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. Palafox is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

UCI College Of Medicine , 1975, 1975

Residency

UCI Medical Center , Surgery, Cardiovascular , 1978 - 1981

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Specialist in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

UCI Medical Center , Surgery, Thoracic , 1981 - 1983

Hospital Affiliations

Providence St. Joseph Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Orange County Thoracic And Cardiovascul
1310 W Stewart Dr, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
Orange County Thoracic And Cv Surgeons
18111 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Orange County Thoracic And Cv Surgeons
16105 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian A. Palafox

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian A. Palafox?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian A. Palafox by calling their office at 714-997-2224. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Brian A. Palafox a top-rated expert for Pectus Excavatum?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian A. Palafox is classified as an Advanced expert for Pectus Excavatum, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Brian A. Palafox specialize in?

While Dr. Brian A. Palafox is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Brian A. Palafox accept my insurance?

Dr. Brian A. Palafox accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-997-2224 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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