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Dr. Maria Palafox, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Maria Palafox, MD
3.7 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Maria Palafox, MD is a General Surgeon in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. Maria Palafox, MD
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Dr. Maria Palafox, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Maria Palafox, MD is a General Surgeon in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Palafox graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Maria Palafox, MD is a General Surgeon in San Antonio, TX and has 27 years experience. Dr. Palafox currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Atascosa, Baptist Medical Center and Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Palafox received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Palafox's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Palafox also speaks Spanish. Dr. Palafox is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Abscess
Carcinoma in Situ
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecomastia
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Signature Administrators PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
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    LocalPlus
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    Cigna PPO
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    Preferred PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    San Antonio HMOx

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    8235 S New Braunfels Ste 201, San Antonio, TX 78235
  2. 2 Samuel J. Pangburn D.O. PA
    610 Strickland Dr Ste 190, Orange, TX 77630
  3. 3 Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital
    3349 S Highway 181, Kenedy, TX 78119
  4. 4 Office
    1602 E Houston St, Beeville, TX 78102
  5. 5 Mindful Chiropractic and Wellness
    545 E John Carpenter Fwy Ste 300, Irving, TX 75062
  6. 6 Sasikanth Nallagatla
    3303 Rogers Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palafox
3.7
Based on 12 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (4)

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Mar 06, 2023
Had an appointment with her last week. Dr. Palafox was patient and did a great job at putting my mind at ease. She explained everything very well.
Crystal — Mar 06, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Washington Hospital Center
    1998
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Maria Palafox, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palafox's profile.

Dr. Maria Palafox, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Atascosa, Baptist Medical Center and Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Maria Palafox, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Atascosa

    1905 E State Highway 97, Jourdanton, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX

  • Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital

    3349 S Highway 181, Kenedy, TX