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Brian Palafox, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Orange, CA

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Thoracic Surgery • Orange, CA

Cardiovascular Surgery

Associate Clinical Professor of Thoracic Surgery, UC Irvine

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  • Office

    1310 W Stewart Dr
    Ste 503
    Orange, CA 92868
    Phone+1 714-997-2224
    Fax+1 714-997-1187

Education & Training

  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1981 - 1984
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Surgery, 1978 - 1981
  • Orange County Medical Center
    Orange County Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1976 - 1978
  • Orange County Medical Center
    Orange County Medical CenterResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1976 - 1976
  • University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
    University of California, Irvine, School of MedicineClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1977 - 2027
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:Southern California 2007,2008,2009,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019 Castle Connolly 2017,2018,2019
  • President Orange County Chapter-Am Heart Association, 2013-2014
  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • CHOC-UCLA Health Team Mobilizes To Save 13-Year-Old Football Player With Undetected Congenital Heart Problem
    CHOC-UCLA Health Team Mobilizes To Save 13-Year-Old Football Player With Undetected Congenital Heart ProblemAugust 3rd, 2023

Professional Memberships

Dr. Brian Palafox, Dr. Brian Palafox, MD, Dr. B Palafox, Dr. Brian Avecilla Palafox