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Dr. Craig Saffer, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 59
Dr. Craig Saffer, MD
4.0 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Craig Saffer, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Craig Saffer, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 59
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Craig Saffer, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Saffer graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School. Dr. Craig Saffer, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in San Diego, CA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Saffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Saffer received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Saffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Saffer also speaks Afrikaans. Dr. Saffer is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obstetric Ultrasound
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Obstetric Ultrasound
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Herpes Simplex Infection
Obstetric Ultrasound
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Herpes Simplex Infection
Acute Vaginitis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
High Risk Pregnancy
Maternal Anemia
Menstrual Disorders
Ovarian Cysts
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Birth Control
C-Section
Hysteroscopy
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anogenital Pruritis
Asherman Syndrome
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breech Position
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Incompetence
Cervical Polyps
Cervicitis
Cervix Carcinoma
Chlamydia Infections
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometriosis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Gonorrhea Infections
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hypertension
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Miscarriages
Multiple Gestation
Nausea
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Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Obesity
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Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Ovarian Cancer
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Pelvic Abscess
Perimenopause
Placenta Previa
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Postpartum Depression
Preeclampsia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Rectovaginal Fistula
Salpingitis
Sexual Disorders
Sexual Orgasm Disorders
Sickle Cell Disease
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Thrush
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Tubal Pregnancy
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Uterine Carcinoma
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Veins Genital
Venous Thrombosis and Phlebitis in Pregnancy
Vulvar Leukoplakia
Yeast Infections
Amniocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colpopexy
Colporrhaphy
Colposcopy
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endocervical Curettage
Endometrial Ablation
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Infertility Evaluation
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Myomectomy
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tubal Ligation
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery (VBAC)
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Vaginosis Screening
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Access Plus HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
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    Cigna HMO
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
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    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
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    CA SmartCare HMO
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  • Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
  • AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
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    Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 West Coast Obstetrics and Gynecology
    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 240, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 277-9378
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns
    3003 Health Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 939-3400
  3. 3 West Coast Obstretrics & Gynecology Associates
    6125 Paseo del Norte Ste 200, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 277-9378
  4. 4 Office
    8860 Center Dr Ste 360, La Mesa, CA 91942
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 277-9378
  5. 5 Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns
    3003 Health Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 939-4950

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Feb 22, 2020
Best doctor out there. I have meet with him twice and both times he explains step by step exactly what is going on with me. Do not feel rush , feel like he cares about my health. Would highly recommend Dr. Saffer.
Best Doctor Ever — Feb 22, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
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Specialties*
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of the Witwatersrand Medical School
    1989
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Saffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Saffer's profile.

Dr. Craig Saffer, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Craig Saffer, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA