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Dr. Brian Palafox, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 73
Dr. Brian Palafox, MD
4.8 (49 Ratings)
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Dr. Brian Palafox, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Orange, CA.
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Dr. Brian Palafox, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 73
Orange, CA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
Dr. Brian Palafox, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Orange, CA.

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Dr. Brian Palafox, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Orange, CA and has 49 years experience. They graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1975 and completed a residency at University CA Irvine Medical Center.They currently practice at Orange County Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons - Orange and are affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. At present, Dr. Palafox received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 49 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Palafox is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Gastric Ulcer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
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Lymphangioma
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
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Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abdominoplasty
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hernia Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Sympathectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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    Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Orange County Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons - Orange
    1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 503, Orange, CA 92868
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4.8
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Jan 26, 2024
Dr. Palafox was extremely professional and made me feel comfortable asking questions regarding my surgery, I recommend him 100 %.
— Jan 26, 2024
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • Orange Cnty Medical Center
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University CA Irvine Medical Center
    1983
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Palafox, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palafox's profile.

Dr. Brian Palafox, MD is affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange.

Yes, Dr. Brian Palafox, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr, Orange, CA