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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

General Surgery* Age 54
Beeville, TX
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Palafox graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Maria Palafox, MD is a General Surgeon in Beeville, TX and has 28 years experience. Dr. Palafox currently practices at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic 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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Umbilical Hernia
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Gallbladder Removal
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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
Carcinoma in Situ
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Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
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Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
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Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
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Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Abdominoplasty
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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
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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
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Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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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
Pancreas Surgeries
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

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    National POS
    Preferred PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    1602 E Houston St Ste C, Beeville, TX 78102
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3.7
Based on 12 Reviews
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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
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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