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Dr. Ariel Palanca, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.3 (18)
Map Pin Small Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ariel Palanca, MD

Dr. Ariel Palanca, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Escondido, CA. They graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Stanford Health Care. Dr. Palanca, completed a residency at Stanford University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Palanca an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Palanca works at Arch Health Medical Group in Escondido, CA with other offices in Redwood City, CA and Poway, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Palanca's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orthopedics
    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302, Escondido, CA 92029 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 743-4789
  2. 2
    Stanford University Medical Center
    450 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-4000
  3. 3
    Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion
    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, Poway, CA 92064 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 485-0050

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Poway
  • Stanford Health Care

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Fibular Fracture
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    About Dr. Ariel Palanca, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1629203971
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Michigan Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Palanca. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Palanca.

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