Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 53
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Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Santa Ana, CA and has been practicing for 22 years. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 1989 and specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac surgery, and more.
Alaa Y. Afifi MD FACS, Santa Ana, CA
2200 E Fruit St Ste 207
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- CareOregon
- CareSource
- Cigna
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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more than 67% of peers
Lung Surgery
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more than 65% of peers
Vascular Disease
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more than 53% of peers
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4 Specialties
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Cardiac Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
2 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
- Thoracic Cardiovascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery*
45 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Arrhythmias
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Benign Tumor
- Cancer
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Empyema
- Endocarditis
- Esophageal Diseases
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
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38 Procedures
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
- Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Defect Repair
- Heart Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement
- Impella Device
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Lobectomy, Open
- Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracoscopic Procedure
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
- Tracheal Surgery
- Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Siena CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1985
- Albany Medical CollegeMedical School | Graduated 1989
- Wilford Hall Usaf Med CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1990
- Keesler Usaf Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1994
- Wilford Hall Usaf Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1991
- University Rochester Med CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1996
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Arabic
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD
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Best doctor I have ever had. Truly cares about his patients.
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2Marty in Corona, CA – Jul 25, 2018
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Dr Afifi performed a CABGX4 and I was able to return to work within six weeks. So far it has held up very well and I have not experienced any chest pain from angina. I've been very active since the bypass surgery and thank Dr Afifi for the excellent job he did. I now have a defibrillator and hope...Read More
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5Sid in Pass Christian, MS – Dec 29, 2016
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Dr. Afifi treated me for a spontaneous pneumothorax and performed a blebectomy. From the moment I met him, he thoroughly explained my condition and the treatment options. I had complete trust in his decisions and felt safe in his care. He is genuinely caring and followed up with me after my...Read More
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6Trisha in Corona, ca – Jan 18, 2016
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Dr. Afifi accepts 28 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOBasic HMOChoice Plus POS IIVitalidad Plus California Con AetnaWhole HealthPrimeCare California HMOWhole HealthPrimeCare California OAMC
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)Medicaid
- Anthem Blue CrossPower Select HMO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPOCaliforniaCare HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of CaliforniaAdvantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPOBlue Cross Blue Shield of California PPOPathway X Guided Access HMOPriority Select HMOSelect Plus HMO
- Blue Shield of CaliforniaAccess Plus SavenetEnhanced Exclusive for Small Business HMOLocal Access Plus HMO
- CareOregonMedicaid
- CareSourceMedicaid
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOLocalPlusOpen Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health ChoiceMedicaid
- Health NetBlue & Gold HMOCommunity Care Network HMOEmployer Group HMOHealth Net PPOIndividual and Family PPOMedicaidMedicare Advantage PFFSSmartCare HMOWholeCare Network HMO
- HealthPlusMedicaid
- HealthPlus AmerigroupMedicaid
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New JerseyMedicaid
- Husky HealthMedicaid
- inHealthMedicaid
- INTotal HealthMedicaid
- MedicaMedicaid
- Medicaid
- Midwest Health PlanMedicaid
- Molina HealthcareMedicaid
- Peach State Health PlanMedicaid
- Premera Blue CrossHeritage Signature
- Simply Healthcare PlansMedicaid
- Staywell (Wellcare)Medicaid
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSMedicaidNavigate POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
- Wellcare of GeorgiaMedicaid
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