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Dr. Paul Lapunzina, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
32 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 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lapunzina an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Lapunzina works at Practice in San Francisco, CA with other offices in Oakland, CA. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lapunzina's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Permanente Medical Group Inc.
    2238 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 833-2200
  2. 2
    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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    2200 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 833-2000
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    The Permanente Medical Group Inc
    1800 Harrison St Fl 7, Oakland, CA 94612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 833-2000

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  • Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center

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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Defect Repair
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    About Dr. Paul Lapunzina, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    • 32 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1720152333
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
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    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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