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- Dr. Akber Safi, MD

Dr. Akber Safi, MD
Internal Medicine•Male•Age 62
Internal Medicine
Dr. Akber Safi, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Poway, CA and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stony Brook U, School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. His office accepts new patients.
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Dr. Akber Safi, MD
Internal Medicine
Locations
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At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
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Dr. Safi's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Safi
4.4
Based on 15 ratings
5 Star | 73% | 73% |
4 Star | 13% | 13% |
3 Star | 0% | 0% |
2 Star | 7% | 7% |
1 Star | 7% | 7% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Safi to family and friends is 4.4 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Safi's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- ADHD and-or ADD
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Ataxia
- Back Pain
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bronchitis
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dizziness
- Dysentery
- Dyslipidemia
- Earwax Buildup
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heartburn
- Hernia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypogonadism
- Hypothyroidism
- Immunization Administration
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Infection
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lyme Disease
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Weakness
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteoporosis
- Overweight
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Perimenopause
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Potassium Deficiency
- Proteinuria
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Ringworm
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Tinnitus
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vertigo
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wellness Examination
- Wheezing
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Dr. Safi accepts
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Dr. Safi accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- LocalPlus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Sharp Health Plan
- Gold Value
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Akber Safi, MD?
Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients may call (442) 274-0568 to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Akber Safi, MD accept any insurance plans?
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
Does Dr. Akber Safi, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Akber Safi, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Safi's profile.
What conditions does Dr. Akber Safi, MD treat?
Dr. Safi frequently treats the following conditions: Lipid Disorders, Abdominal Pain, and Actinic Keratosis. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Akber Safi, MD's office address?
Dr. Safi's office is located at 15721 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Akber Safi, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Akber Safi, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.
How much experience does Dr. Akber Safi, MD have?
Dr. Safi has over 31 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Akber Safi, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 4.4/5 for Dr. Akber Safi, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Safi is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.17 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Orthopedic Surgery™ (2023)
67% Patients that would definitely recommend, 3% lower than the national average
1 Award Received
72% Patients that would definitely recommend, 2% higher than the national average
19 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Orthopedic Surgery™ (2023)
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