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Oscar Paz-Altschul, MD, General Surgery, Palm Springs, CA, Desert Regional Medical Center

OscarJoaquinPaz-AltschulMDFACS, CWSP

General Surgery Palm Springs, CA

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

ACS , Medical Director Wound Care

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Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno
    University of California (San Francisco)/FresnoTrauma Fellow, 1990 - 1991
  • University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno
    University of California (San Francisco)/FresnoResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1990
  • Fairview Hospital
    Fairview HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1988
  • Universidad de El Salvador Faculty of Medicine
    Universidad de El Salvador Faculty of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1988 - 2018
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1987 - 2002
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Hospital Affiliations