Summary

Dr. Howard Safran specializes in oncology and hematology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and various types of cancer. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and brings 43 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Safran is fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Safran practices at multiple locations throughout Rhode Island, including The Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, as well as Newport Hospital. His expertise includes treating pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, and colon cancer. He performs diagnostic imaging procedures such as CT scans of the abdomen and specialized CT enterography studies. Patients have given Dr. Safran an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 43 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Boston University School Of Medicine
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 6 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Howard Philip Safran has 4 locations

The Miriam Hospital

164 Summit AveProvidence, RI 02906

Rhode Island Hospital

593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903

Lifespan Cancer Institute

593 Eddy St Fl 2Providence, RI 02903
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Newport Hospital

20 Powell AveNewport, RI 02840

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Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Arabic, Spanish, English
Providence , RIProvidence , RIProvidence , RINorwood , MA
Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: University College Of Medical Sciences And Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital Med School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Belgaum Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard Philip Safran

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard Philip Safran has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard Philip Safran has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Blood Disorders
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases (GI Diseases)
  • Hematology
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr. Howard Philip Safran holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Rhode Island that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1987 and BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Safran's NPI number is 1982616744.

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