Craig Saffer, MD

Medical doctor (MD)
OBGYN (board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community

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Location and phone

  1. West Coast OB/GYN, Inc., Cardinal
    7695 Cardinal Court, Suite 240
    Suite 240
    San Diego, CA 92123-3357
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  2. West Coast OB/GYN, Inc., Carlsbad
    6125 Paseo Del Norte, Suite 200
    Suite 200
    Carlsbad, CA 92011-1113
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About Craig Saffer, MD

I practiced as a physician in many medical specialties, and then began to focus on my passion – obstetrics and gynecology. I completed my residency at Baylor College of Medicine where I received numerous awards including Mentor of the Year, Medical Student Educator of the Year and the Teaching Excellence Award. I have over 15 years of experience within the field. I provide total obstetric care and am a specialist in minimally-invasive surgery including da Vinci robotic surgery, traditional laparoscopy as well as hysteroscopy. I am a well-known leader in the field and am actively involved in teaching surgical procedures to other gynecologists. I have been named one of San Diego's top doctors by San Diego Magazine and have been featured on Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel and numerous news channels. I am married to a physician and enjoy spending time with my family, playing the guitar and singing in a garage band.
Age:
 58
In practice since:
 2001
Gender:
 Male
Languages: 
Afrikaans, English
Education
Baylor College of Medicine:
 Internship
Baylor College of Medicine:
 Residency
University of Cape Town:
 Residency
University of Witwatersrand (South Africa):
 Medical School
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
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NPI
1245223726
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Insurance plans accepted

Craig Saffer, MD, accepts 32 health insurance plans.

Ratings and reviews

4.8

45 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.8
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.8
Care provider’s efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.8
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.8
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.8
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
November 4, 2023

5.0

Love Dr. Saffer.
Verified Patient
August 28, 2023

5.0

*Dr. Saffer is always very professional & has an excellent bedside manner.
Verified Patient
August 28, 2023

4.8

*Dr. Saffer was informative, patient, and most importantly helpful. I felt much better after my appointment.
Verified Patient
August 23, 2023

5.0

Over the last 20 years *Dr. Saffer has provided excellent care of me, starting with my pregnancy to delivering my daughter and now for my gyn. needs.
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