Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD
Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Santa Ana, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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2200 E Fruit St Ste 207 Santa Ana, CA 92701Make an Appointment
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Dr. Alaa Afifi, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Santa Ana, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hoag Hospital Newport Beach...read moreCardiothoracic Surgery
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University Rochester Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1996Keesler Usaf Medical Center|wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1994Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center|wilford Hall Usaf Med Center
Internship Hospital, 1990Albany Medical College
Medical School, 1989
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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