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Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD
4.7 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Santa Ana, CA.
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Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 60
Santa Ana, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Santa Ana, CA.

About

Dr. Afifi graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989 and completed a residency at Keesler USAF Medical Center|Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center. Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Santa Ana, CA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Afifi currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center, UCI Health-Fountain Valley, West Anaheim Medical Center, Orange County Global Medical Center, Corona Regional Medical Center, Anaheim Global Medical Center and MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. Dr. Afifi has experience treating conditions like Pericardial Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Afifi received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Afifi's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Afifi also speaks Arabic. Dr. Afifi is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Pericardial Disease
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Pericardial Disease
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Pericardial Disease
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Valve Disorders
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Buerger's Disease
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Empyema
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Endocarditis
Gallstones
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Testicular Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Typical Atrial Flutter
Varicose Veins
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vulvar Cancer
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Augmentation Cystoplasty Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diabetic Foot Care
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrotomy
Heart Surgery
Heart Valve Replacement
Impella Device
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Mitral Valve Surgery
Nephrectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Procedure
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Vagotomy
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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Alaa Y Afifi MD Inc.
    2200 E Fruit St Ste 207, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 973-9903

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Afifi
4.7
Based on 19 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Feb 20, 2025
I am so grateful to have had Dr. Afifi as my surgeon. He is the most caring and hard working doctor you will ever meet. He treated me for a spontaneous pneumothorax. He thoroughly explained the surgery process to my family and me, and always addressed our questions and concerns. After surgery, he was constantly following up with me to make sure I was ok. I felt very safe in his care. I highly recommend Dr. Afifi!!
Trisha — Feb 20, 2025
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center|Wilford Hall Usaf Med Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Keesler USAF Medical Center|Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Rochester Medical Center
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Afifi's profile.

Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center, UCI Health-Fountain Valley, West Anaheim Medical Center, Orange County Global Medical Center, Corona Regional Medical Center, Anaheim Global Medical Center and MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA

  • AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center

    1111 W La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA

  • UCI Health-Fountain Valley

    17100 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA

  • West Anaheim Medical Center

    3033 W Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA

  • Orange County Global Medical Center

    1001 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA

  • Corona Regional Medical Center

    800 S Main St, Corona, CA

  • Anaheim Global Medical Center

    1025 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA