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Dr. Brian Palafox, MD

Dr. Brian Palafox, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Palafox, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Orange, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Orange County Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons - Orange

1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 503 Orange, CA 92868

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4.8

53 ratings, 43 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Daniel McCleery – Mar 20, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Clark Keppel – Mar 10, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Linda – Mar 08, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 26, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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P – Jan 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert J Kasai – Jan 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 30, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 18, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JG – Aug 06, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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K.T.M. – Aug 01, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 01, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Susan – Jan 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kevin Rust – Sep 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa Cao – Aug 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ludvik Petrik – Oct 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Leanne Tom – Sep 26, 2021
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What could be improved
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3 people found this helpful
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Ngoc Ha – Jul 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Fran Parpala – Jul 03, 2021
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Dr. Brian Palafox, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Orange, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. He is accepting new patients.
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Orange Cnty Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1977
  • Orange Cnty Medical Center|university Ca|university Ca Irvine Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1976
  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Orange County Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons - Orange

Orange County Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons - Orange1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 503 Orange, CA 92868
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