Kelly M. Fairbairn
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Kelly M. Fairbairn is a board-certified UCI Health thoracic surgeon.She earned her medical degree from Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, Calif. She completed a residency in general surgery at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, Calif., followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. Next, she completed a fellowship in advanced thoracic surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation and Endoscopy.

Dr. Fairbairn is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery
American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Fellowships

University of Arizona - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Advanced Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD

Locations

UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Kelly M. Fairbairn a top-rated expert for Esophageal Perforation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kelly M. Fairbairn is classified as an Experienced expert for Esophageal Perforation, 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. Kelly M. Fairbairn specialize in?

While Dr. Kelly M. Fairbairn is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Kelly M. Fairbairn participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kelly M. Fairbairn has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophageal Perforation. You can view a list of Dr. Kelly M. Fairbairn's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kelly M. Fairbairn accept my insurance?

Dr. Kelly M. Fairbairn accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. 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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