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Ledford Powell, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Laguna Hills, CA

LedfordLeePowellMD

Thoracic Surgery Laguna Hills, CA

Cardiovascular Surgery

Physician

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  • Office

    24411 Health Center Dr
    Suite 630
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Phone+1 949-716-2400
    Fax+1 949-716-2400

Summary

  • Dr. Ledford Powell is a thoracic surgeon in Laguna Hills, CA, and is affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital Orange, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, and Saddleback Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, trained in Surgery at UC Irvine, and cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. He earned his MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and has been in practice for over 22 years. He specializes in minimally invasive thoracic oncology and chest wall trauma. He has over 30 publications, multiple international speaking engagements, patents, and programs.

Education & Training

  • The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
    The Wharton School at the University of PennsylvaniaMBA, Operations Management/ Finance, Deans List, 2020 - 2022
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Surgery, 1996 - 2005
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2002 - 2004
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Chief Residency, Surgery, 2001 - 2002
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Surgery, 1995 - 2002
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Surgery, 1996 - 2001
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Internship, Surgery, 1995 - 1996
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2004 - 2009
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships