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Dr. Kimberly Safman, MD

Dr. Kimberly Safman, MD

Pain Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kimberly Safman, MD is a pain medicine physician in Newport Beach, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1996. She is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 71 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (71 reviews)

Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach

22 Corporate Plaza Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Dr. Safman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Safman

3.9

71 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Monica Brailsford – Oct 12, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Harry Sauberman – Jun 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lawrence , Scher – Sep 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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CA – Feb 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Patricia Fletcher in Irvine, CA – Feb 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Scott in Huntington Beach, CA – Sep 27, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Virginia P. in Huntington Beach, CA – Sep 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Huntington Beach, CA – Aug 26, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Laguna Beach, CA – Jul 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Stephen Berry in Tustin, CA – Jun 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Costa Mesa, CA – Apr 09, 2016
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Dr. Kimberly Safman, MD is a pain medicine physician in Newport Beach, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1996. She is affiliated with Hoag...read more
  • Pain Medicine

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  • Pain Management Medical Center, Long Beach, Ca

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of California, Irvine

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California, Los Angeles

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach

Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach22 Corporate Plaza Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

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