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.
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- CA
- Santa Ana
- Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD
Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD
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 35 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Orange County Global Medical Center, West Anaheim Medical Center, Anaheim Global Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare Corona Regional Medical Center and Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Afifi, completed a residency at Keesler USAF Medical Center|Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Afifi an average 4.7 star rating.
Dr. Afifi works at
Dr. Afifi's Office Locations
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Alaa Y Afifi MD Inc.2200 E Fruit St, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Directions (714) 973-9903
Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
- Orange County Global Medical Center
- West Anaheim Medical Center
- Anaheim Global Medical Center
- Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center
- MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
- Southwest Healthcare Corona Regional Medical Center
- Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
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Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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View All Accepted Carriers
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
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- Buckeye Community Health Plan
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- Cigna
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- Community Care Network
- Dean Health Plan, Inc.
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About Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
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- 35 years of experience
- English, Arabic
- 1609802552
Education & Certifications
- University Rochester Medical Center
- Keesler USAF Medical Center|Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center
- Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center|Wilford Hall Usaf Med Center
- ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
- General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Afifi accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Afifi has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Afifi works at
Dr. Afifi speaks Arabic.
18 patients have reviewed Dr. Afifi. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Afifi.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Afifi, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Afifi appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.