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Dr. Andrew Fragen, MD

Trauma Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Andrew Fragen, MD
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Dr. Andrew Fragen, MD is a Trauma Surgery Specialist in Palm Springs, CA.
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Dr. Andrew Fragen, MD

Trauma Surgery* Age 61
Palm Springs, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Andrew Fragen, MD is a Trauma Surgery Specialist in Palm Springs, CA.

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Dr. Fragen graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at University of Missouri.Dr. Andrew Fragen, MD is a Trauma Surgery Specialist in Palm Springs, CA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Fragen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center and Desert Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Fragen received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Fragen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fragen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Fragen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tracheal Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Oscar J. Paz Altschul MD Inc
    380 E Paseo El Mirador, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 323-6316
  2. 2 Desert Regional Medical Center
    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 323-6511
  3. 3 Brighton Cardiology PC
    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E205, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 323-6322
  4. 4 Office
    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E421, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 424-8224

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Feb 25, 2021
Very clean office, great staff very friendly and helpful. Dr Fragen was very nice and thorough.
V Hill — Feb 25, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Trauma Surgery
Critical Care Surgery
Acute Care Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Shands Jacksonville
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Missouri
    1997
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Fragen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fragen's profile.

Dr. Andrew Fragen, MD is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center and Desert Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Fragen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Francis Medical Center

    3630 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA

  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA