Dr. Afshin Safa, MD
SaveRadiation Oncology ·
Male ·
49 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Afshin Safa, MD is a radiation oncology specialist in Northridge, CA and has been practicing for 18 years. He specializes in radiation oncology.Read his story
Leavey Cancer Center
18300 Roscoe Blvd
Northridge, CA 91325Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- Health Net
- Health Net of California
- HealthCare Partners
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
- WellPoint
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Safa performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Cancer
high
more than 84% of peers
Thyroid Cancer
normal
more than 5% of peers
Prostate Cancer
normal
more than 5% of peers
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Dr. Safa's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Safa "Dr. Safa is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiation Oncology at UCLA School of Medicine. He is active in teaching residents and medical students in the art of bedside manners and how to help patients manage their emotional challenges while fighting cancer. Dr. Safa has practiced at Northridge Hospital Medical Center for over 17 years where he serves as the Chair of the Cancer Committee and the Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Leavey Cancer Center. Dr. Safa has expertise in IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and Brachytherapy. He is recognized in Best Doctors in America for over 13 years. He was awarded Humankindness Award by Dignity Health Hospitals for his exemplary compassionate care. "
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Safa "As a UCLA Professor who is active in teaching radiation oncology residents, I teach my patients as to what is happening to their body and what to expect both emotionally and physically when diagnosed with cancer. Positive encouragement and proper nutrition are critical in this fight. We provide state of the art cancer care in a friendly, compassionate setting.
We incorporate the latest scientific research with state-of-the-art radiation techniques in your treatment. I am committed to foster a strong relationship with each patient based on trust, open communication, and compassion. We offer integrative oncology services to support your well-being and decrease stress with on-site nutritionists, cancer care navigators, and supportive care /meditation services.
One my patient's wrote: "Going through such a difficult time, I never expected to be happy to see the smiling faces that greeted me every day let alone miss them when my treatment was over.""
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1 Specialties
- Radiation Oncology
1 Board Certifications
- Radiation OncologyAccredited by: American Board of Radiology*
22 Conditions Treated
- Bladder Cancer
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Metastatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pituitary Gland Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Rectal Cancer
- Sarcoma
- Skin Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Vulvar Cancer
19 Procedures
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Brachytherapy
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Counseling
- Cancer Pain Management
- Cancer Treatment
- Cranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- External Beam Radiotherapy
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
- Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- Prostate Brachytherapy
- Radiation Oncology Procedures
- Radiation Therapy
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
- Stereotactic Surgery
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of California, Los AngelesUndergraduate School | Graduated 1991
- University Of California, San Diego, School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1995
- University Of California At San DiegoInternship Hospital | Completed 1996
- University Of California, Los Angeles. (UCLA)Residency Hospital | Completed 2000
- University Of California, Los Angeles. (UCLA)Fellowship Hospital | Completed 2000
- Long Beach Mem HospOther Education | Completed 1999
- Seattle HospOther Education | Completed 2002
- U Pitsburgh Hlth CtrOther Education | Completed 2009
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Listed in America’s Top Doctors, 2005-2006
- Outstanding Achievement Awards in Physics & Math, 1988
- Listed in The American Breast Cancer Guide, 2005
- AMA Physician Recognition Award, 1999
- Listed in Los Angeles Magazine, Southern California Super Doctors, 2010
- Listed in Best Doctors in America Aiken SC: Woodward/Whit, 2005-2006
- Los Angeles Radiological Society Award for Contribution to the Growth & Development of the society, 2006
- Listed in Best Doctors in America Aiken SC: Woodward/White, 2003-2004
- Listed in Best Doctors in America Aiken SC:Woodward/White, 2007-2008
- Listed in Best Doctors in America Aiken SC: Woodward/White, 2009-2010
- RSNA Research Resident Grant- $30,000 Stipend for “Investigating the role of radiation therapy in prevention of restenosis in vascular grafts, 1998
- First Place Scientific Exhibit Award for Oncology - Los Angeles Radiological Society, 1999
- Winner of “Top Healthcare Professional in the Valley”. San Fernando Valley Business Journal, 2006
- Listed in Los Angeles Magazine, Southern California Super Doctors, 2011
Media & Publications
- Positron Emission Tomography: An Independent Indicator of Radiocurability in Head and Neck Carcinomas, 2000
- Accuracy and Clinical Impact of Mediastinal Lymph Node Staging with FDG-PET Imaging in Potentially Resectable Lung Cancer, 2000
- Efficacy of radiation therapy in the local control of desmoplastic malignant melanoma, 2003
- The role of radiation in the treatment of advanced juvenile angiofibroma, 2002
- Radiation effects on the food chain 3/18/2011, 2011
- Iodine dangers and the rush to purchase in the event of a nuclear disaster, 2011
- Esophageal Cancer and Reflux disease, 2005
- General radiation and radiation poisoning in response to the nuclear disaster in Japan, 2011
Languages Spoken
- English
- Farsi
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Safa accepts 11 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of CaliforniaBlue Cross Blue Shield of California HMOBlue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Health Net
- Health Net of CaliforniaLarge Group HMOLarge Group PPO
- HealthCare PartnersHealthCare Partners PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSOptions PPOPacifiCare HMOUnited Healthcare
- WellPointWellPoint PPO
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