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Dr. Helene Saffer M.D.

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

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5555 Grossmont Center Dr La Mesa CA, 91942
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Dr. Helene Saffer is a pathologist practicing in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Saffer is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Saffer can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Saffer 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 The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1986

University of California 1992

University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences 1986

Board Certification

PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 31 years of experience

Dr. Helene Saffer M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5555 Grossmont Center Dr

5555 Grossmont Center Dr -
La Mesa, CA 91942
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New patients: 619-740-4492

Practice At 1415 Ross Ave

1415 Ross Ave -
El Centro, CA 92243
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New patients: 760-362-7230
Fax: 760-352-9893
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Dr. Helene Saffer M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pathologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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