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Dr. Kimberly Safman, MD

Pain Medicine*
3.9 (71)
Map Pin Small Newport Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kimberly Safman, MD

Dr. Kimberly Safman, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Newport Beach, CA. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. They graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Dr. Safman, completed a residency at University of California, Irvine. Patients rated Dr. Safman an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Safman works at Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach in Newport Beach, CA with other offices in Huntington Beach, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Radiculopathy and Low Back Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Safman's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach
    22 Corporate Plaza Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 722-7038
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Orthopedic Institute of Newport Beach
    19582 Beach Blvd Ste 306, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 722-7038

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  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

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Facet Blocks
Spinal Nerve Block
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
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Trigger Point Injection
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    3.9
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    Based on 71 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1255372116
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Pain Management Medical Center, Long Beach, Ca
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California, Irvine
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of California, Los Angeles
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Safman has seen patients for Radiculopathy and Low Back Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Safman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    71 patients have reviewed Dr. Safman. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Safman.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Safman, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Safman appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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