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Dr. Paul Lapunzina, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
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31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Paul Lapunzina, MD

Dr. Paul Lapunzina, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from New York University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center.

Dr. Lapunzina works at Kaiser Permanente Medical Grp THS in San Francisco, CA. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
    2238 Geary Blvd Fl 8, San Francisco, CA 94115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 833-3800

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    About Dr. Paul Lapunzina, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1720152333
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • New York University School of Medicine
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    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Lapunzina works at Kaiser Permanente Medical Grp THS in San Francisco, CA. View the full address on Dr. Lapunzina’s profile.

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