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Summary
Dr. Benjamin Safirstein is a board-certified physician specializing in pulmonology and allergy & immunology. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. With over six decades of medical practice, Dr. Safirstein brings extensive expertise to treating respiratory and immune system conditions. 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 clinical focus includes treating chronic lung disease, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary fibrosis. He performs diagnostic imaging procedures such as CT scans and specialized chest CT scans to evaluate lung conditions and provide comprehensive care for his patients.
Dr. Safirstein is affiliated with Saint Michaels Medical Center and practices at locations in Glen Ridge and Newark, New Jersey. His clinical focus includes treating chronic lung disease, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary fibrosis. He performs diagnostic imaging procedures such as CT scans and specialized chest CT scans to evaluate lung conditions and provide comprehensive care 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 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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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 61 Years of Experience | 53 Years of Experience | 55 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, Chinese | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Glen Ridge , NJ | New York , NY | Fresh Meadows , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences | Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med | Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School |
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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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