Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Ledford L. Powell

Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
24411 Health Center Dr, 
Laguna Hills, CA 
31 Years of Experience
Expertise in
6
conditions
24411 Health Center Dr, 
Laguna Hills, CA 

Overview

Ledford Powell is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years.

Dr. Powell is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Powell is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Rochester School Of Medicine , 1995, 1995

Residency

UCI , General Surgery , 1996 - 2002

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

UC San Francsico , Cardiothoracic Surgery , 2002 - 2004

Hospital Affiliations

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center
Providence Mission Hospital
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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

Pacific Thoracic Surgery
24411 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ledford L. Powell

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ledford L. Powell?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ledford L. Powell by calling their office at 949-716-2400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ledford L. Powell a top-rated expert for Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ledford L. Powell is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, 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. Ledford L. Powell specialize in?

While Dr. Ledford L. Powell is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Pleurisy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Ledford L. Powell accept my insurance?

Dr. Ledford L. Powell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-716-2400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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