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Dr. Andrew Palafox, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.0 (36)
Map Pin Small El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Andrew Palafox, MD

Dr. Andrew Palafox, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in El Paso, TX. They graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center and is affiliated with Las Palmas Medical Center and Del Sol Medical Center. Dr. Palafox, completed a residency at Tulane Medical Center Hospital and Clinic. Patients rated Dr. Palafox an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Palafox works at El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group in El Paso, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Palafox's Office Locations

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    El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group
    3100 N Lee Trevino Dr Ste B, El Paso, TX 79936 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group
    7420 Remcon Cir Ste A2, El Paso, TX 79912 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group
    1700 Murchison Dr, El Paso, TX 79902 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00

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Bursitis of Hip
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Femur Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Spondylolisthesis
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacement
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Cigna
    • Health Net
    • Humana
    • Medicaid of California
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Molina Healthcare
    • Premera Blue Cross
    • Tricare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • WellCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.0
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    Based on 36 ratings
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    4 Star
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    2 Star
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    (7)
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    About Dr. Andrew Palafox, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1700866407
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Tulane Medical Center Hospital and Clinic
    Residency
    Internship
    • Rhode Island Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Texas Tech University Health Science Center
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Las Palmas Medical Center
    • Del Sol Medical Center

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

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

    Dr. Palafox works at El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group in El Paso, TX. View the full address on Dr. Palafox’s profile.

    36 patients have reviewed Dr. Palafox. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Palafox.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Palafox, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Palafox 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.

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