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Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.6 (17)
Map Pin Small Santa Ana, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD

Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Santa Ana, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 34 years of experience. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center, Orange County Global Medical Center, Saddleback Medical Center, West Anaheim Medical Center, Anaheim Global Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center and Corona Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Afifi works at Alaa Y. Afifi MD FACS, Santa Ana, CA in Santa Ana, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Afifi's Office Locations

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    Alaa Y Afifi MD Inc.
    2200 E Fruit St, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 973-9903

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
  • Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
  • Orange County Global Medical Center
  • Saddleback Medical Center
  • West Anaheim Medical Center
  • Anaheim Global Medical Center
  • Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center
  • Corona Regional Medical Center

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    About Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1609802552
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Rochester Med Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Keesler Usaf Med Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Wilford Hall Usaf Med Center|Wilford Hall Usaf Med Ctr
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Afifi is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Afifi has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Afifi works at Alaa Y. Afifi MD FACS, Santa Ana, CA in Santa Ana, CA. View the full address on Dr. Afifi’s profile.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Afifi. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Afifi.

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