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Dr. Andrew Palafox, MD

Dr. Andrew Palafox, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Andrew Palafox, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in El Paso, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities Del Sol Medical Center and Las Palmas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Palafox is affiliated with Las Palmas Medical Center El Paso, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Palafox specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Palafox's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palafox

4.0

37 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
70%
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4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
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2 Star
5%
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1 Star
19%
19%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mr & Mrs Jesus W. Barragan – Sep 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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MEG – Feb 24, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
House – Aug 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Debbie – Jul 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Michael – May 25, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tim – Apr 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Frank jurado jr – Feb 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 19, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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CG – Oct 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Elizabeth Montgomery – Jul 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lily Limón – Jul 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Rebecca – Apr 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Ernesto Vaquera – Jan 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Royal L Harris – Dec 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Phyl – Dec 10, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Andrew Palafox, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in El Paso, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities Del Sol Medical Center and Las Palmas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Tulane Medical Center Hospital And Clinic

    Residency Hospital
  • Rhode Island Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Texas Tech University Health Science Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Del Sol Medical Center

    10301 Gateway Blvd W
    El Paso, TX 79925
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards
  • Las Palmas Medical Center

    1801 N Oregon St
    El Paso, TX 79902
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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