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Dr. Akber Safi, MD

Internal Medicine*

4.2 (17)

Poway, CA

Accepting new patients

33 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Akber Safi, MD

Dr. Akber Safi, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Poway, CA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 33 years of experience. They graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. Dr. Safi, completed a residency at Winthrop - University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Safi an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Safi works at North County Internists in Poway, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Secondary Hypertension and Secondary Renovascular Hypertension along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Safi's Office Locations

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North County Internists
15721 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064 Directions (858) 485-6644

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Palomar Medical Center Escondido
Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
Palomar Medical Center Poway

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About Dr. Akber Safi, MD

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Internal Medicine
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Years of Experience

33 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English

NPI Number

1215264189

Education & Certifications

Residency

Winthrop - University Hospital

Internship

Winthrop - University Hospital

Medical Education

Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine

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Is Dr. Akber Safi, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Akber Safi, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Safi is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

Does Dr. Akber Safi, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Safi accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Akber Safi, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Safi has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

What practice does Dr. Akber Safi, MD work with?

Dr. Safi works at North County Internists in Poway, CA. View the full address on Dr. Safi’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Akber Safi, MD treats?

Dr. Safi has seen patients for Secondary Hypertension and Secondary Renovascular Hypertension, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Safi on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

How do patients rate Dr. Akber Safi, MD in reviews?

17 patients have reviewed Dr. Safi. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Safi.

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Dr. Akber Safi, MD

Overview of Dr. Akber Safi, MD

Dr. Safi's Office Locations

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