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Summary
Dr. Benjamin Safirstein has practiced pulmonology and allergy & immunology for 61 years and is affiliated with Saint Michaels Medical Center. He treats chronic lung disease, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary fibrosis, and performs CT scans of the chest. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center and sees patients in Glen Ridge and Newark, New Jersey. He speaks English and Spanish.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 61 years of experience
- 8 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Benjamin Herbert Safirstein has 2 locationsBetter Breathing Center
123 Highland Ave Ste 101Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 Tel: (973) 744-9125
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 61 Years of Experience | 58 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks French, Hebrew | Speaks English, Italian, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Glen Ridge , NJ | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences | Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Benjamin Herbert Safirstein
Medical Specialties
Dr. Benjamin Herbert Safirstein has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Benjamin Herbert Safirstein has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
61 Years Experience
Dr. Benjamin Herbert Safirstein holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences in 1965.
NPI Number
Dr. Safirstein's NPI number is 1073512398.
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- Dr. Benjamin Safirstein is affiliated with Saint Michaels Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. Benjamin Safirstein's office located?
- Dr. Benjamin Safirstein's office is located at 123 Highland Ave Ste 101, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028.
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