Summary

Dr. Benjamin Safirstein is a pulmonologist who also specializes in allergy and immunology. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. With 61 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Safirstein brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Safirstein is affiliated with Saint Michaels Medical Center and practices at locations in Glen Ridge and Newark, New Jersey. His expertise includes treating asthma in both adult and pediatric patients. He performs specialized testing procedures such as pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health. Dr. Safirstein also provides COVID-19 testing services for his patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 61 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Benjamin Herbert Safirstein has 2 locations

Better Breathing Center

123 Highland Ave Ste 101Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
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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Dr. Benjamin Herbert Safirstein, MDDr. Claire L. Keating, MDKasey Christina Woodin, NPDr. Luke John Benvenuto, MD
PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
3.8 
61 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Glen Ridge , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Benjamin Herbert Safirstein

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Benjamin Herbert Safirstein has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Benjamin Herbert Safirstein has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Aspergillosis
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Fungal Lung Diseases
  • Pneumonia
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

61 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Medical School

Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & SciencesGraduated in 1965

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Dr. Benjamin Safirstein speaks Spanish and English.
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Dr. Benjamin Safirstein is affiliated with Saint Michaels Medical Center.
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