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Dr. Ledford Powell, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
3.8 (13)
Map Pin Small Laguna Hills, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ledford Powell, MD

Dr. Ledford Powell, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Laguna Hills, CA. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry and is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. Dr. Powell, completed a residency at University Ca Irvine Uci Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Powell an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Powell works at Pacific Thoracic Surgery in Laguna Hills, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept 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. Powell's Office Locations

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    Pacific Thoracic Surgery
    24411 Health Center Dr Ste 630, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 716-2400

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

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    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1700832110
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ucsf Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Ca Irvine Uci Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Uc Irvine; Uci Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Powell works at Pacific Thoracic Surgery in Laguna Hills, CA. View the full address on Dr. Powell’s profile.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Powell. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Powell.

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