Summary

Dr. Saffer graduated from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine,University of The Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences in 1986. She works in La Mesa, CA and 3 other locations and specializes in Pathology and Cytopathology. Dr. Saffer is affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 40 years of experience
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Helene Linda Saffer has 5 locations

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

5555 Grossmont Center DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

751 Medical Center CtChula Vista, CA 91911

Sharp Coronado Hospital

250 Prospect PlCoronado, CA 92118

Sharp Memorial Hospital

7901 Frost StSan Diego, CA 92123

Saint Jude Hospital

101 E Valencia Mesa DrFullerton, CA 92835

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La Mesa , CASan Diego , CAEscondido , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine Med School: University Of The Philippines Manila College Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Helene Linda Saffer

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Helene Linda Saffer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Helene Linda Saffer has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Blood Testing
  • Cytopathology
  • Fluid Testing
  • Tissue Biopsy

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1992
University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health SciencesGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Helene Saffer affiliated with?
Dr. Helene Saffer is affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center.
Does Dr. Helene Saffer accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Helene Saffer accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Helene Saffer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Helene Saffer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Helene Saffer speak?
Dr. Helene Saffer speaks English.
Where is Dr. Helene Saffer's office located?
Dr. Helene Saffer's office is located at 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91942.

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