Kimberly Safman, MD

Kimberly Safman, M.D. specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, and completed a Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at University of California, Irvine Medical Center and her Fellowship in Anesthesia Pain Management at the Pain Management Medical Center in Long Beach. Dr Safman is Board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and the Pain Medicine Subspecialty Board.

A second generation physiatrist, Dr. Safman began her medical career in surgery but was later drawn to physical medicine, rehabilitation and pain management when she realized the positive impact the field had on the patients' lives. "I'm most successful when my patients no longer need me."

Appointment Scheduler – Grace Wellander
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3514
Fax: (949) 630-4953
E-mail: GWellander@NewportOrtho.com

Grace is the appointment scheduler for Dr. Safman.  She is responsible for scheduling office appointments for the doctor.  If you have a question about your visit to the office or new-patient paperwork, please contact Grace directly.

Triage Medical Assistant - Karen Fraser
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3582
Fax: (949) 630-4931
E-mail: KFraser@NewportOrtho.com

Karen is the Triage Medical Assistant for the Dr. Safman.  If you have a clinical question about your care, medication, or follow-up needs, please contact Karen directly.

Procedure Scheduler – Ivette Garcia
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3586
Fax: (949) 630-4943
E-mail: IGarcia@NewportOrtho.com

Undergraduate:

 Bachelor of Arts, Biology : 1991
     Boston University, Boston Massachusetts

Medical Education:

 Doctor of Medicine : 1996
     Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

Graduate School:

 Master's of Science, Physiology : 1992
     Georgetown University, Washington D.C.