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Dr. Richard Edward Safrin MD

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

6655 Alvarado Rd San Diego CA, 92120

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Dr. Richard Safrin is a pathologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Safrin is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Safrin can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Safrin may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1980

University of California 1980

Board Certification

PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Medical Microbiology Pathology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Richard Edward Safrin MD's Practice location

Practice At 6655 Alvarado Rd

6655 Alvarado Rd -
San Diego, CA 92120
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New patients: 619-229-3135, 619-229-3172
Fax: 619-229-7034

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