Craig Saffer, MD
Craig Saffer, MD
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Location and phone
West Coast OB/GYN, Inc., Cardinal
West Coast OB/GYN, Inc., Carlsbad
West Coast OB/GYN, Inc., La Mesa
619-403-5700
Fax: 619-403-5741
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 designated a Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation. I also 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:
58In practice since:
2001Gender:
MaleLanguages:
Afrikaans, English, TagalogEducation
Baylor College of Medicine:
InternshipBaylor College of Medicine:
ResidencyUniversity of Cape Town:
ResidencyUniversity of Witwatersrand (South Africa):
Medical SchoolHospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Birth control shot
- Breast disease
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Colposcopy
- Cone biopsy
- Contraception
- Cryosurgery
- Endometriosis
- Evaluation of abnormal Pap
- Genetic counseling
- High-risk pregnancy
- Hysteroscopy
- Hysteroscopy - operative
- Incontinence
- Injectable birth control
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Laparoscopy - diagnostic
- Laser surgery
- Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
- Menstrual irregularities
- Osteoporosis
- Postpartum depression
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Robotic-assisted surgery - OBGYN
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Tubal reanastomosis (tubal reversal)
- Tubal sterilization by hysteroscopy
- Uterine fibroid embolization
- Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)
- Vaginal rejuvenation
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NPI
1245223726
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Insurance plans accepted
Craig Saffer, MD, accepts 31 health insurance plans.
Special recognitions
Guardian Angel recognitions
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Guardian Angel recognitions
Craig Saffer, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Craig Saffer, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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