Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Howard P. Safran

Hematology
Rhode Island Hospital
1454 S County Trl, 
East Greenwich, RI 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
3
conditions
Rhode Island Hospital
1454 S County Trl, 
East Greenwich, RI 

Overview

Howard Safran is a Hematologist practicing medicine in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.

Dr. Safran is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Ampullary Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 103 peer reviewed articles and participating in 18 clinical trials.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in RI

Hospital Affiliations

Rhode Island Hospital
Newport Hospital
The Miriam Hospital
Saint Anne's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Neighborhood
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  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Rhode Island Hospital
1454 S County Trl, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Other Locations
Miriam Hospital
164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

16 Clinical Trials

Open Label Phase 2 Study of Tisotumab Vedotin for Locally Advanced or Metastatic Disease in Solid Tumors
Open Label Phase 2 Study of Tisotumab Vedotin for Locally Advanced or Metastatic Disease in Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 22, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Tisotumab Vedotin
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Trial Evaluating the Addition of Trastuzumab to Trimodality Treatment of HER2-Overexpressing Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
A Phase III Trial Evaluating the Addition of Trastuzumab to Trimodality Treatment of HER2-Overexpressing Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Drug, Radiation, Procedure
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Trastuzumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Adjuvant Nivolumab and Low Dose Ipilimumab for Stage III and Resected Stage IV Melanoma: A Phase II Brown University Oncology Research Group Trial
Adjuvant Nivolumab and Low Dose Ipilimumab for Stage III and Resected Stage IV Melanoma: A Phase II Brown University Oncology Research Group Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Ipilumumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II-R and a Phase III Trial Evaluating Both Erlotinib (Ph II-R) and Chemoradiation (Ph III) as Adjuvant Treatment for Patients With Resected Head of Pancreas Adenocarcinoma
A Phase II-R and a Phase III Trial Evaluating Both Erlotinib (Ph II-R) and Chemoradiation (Ph III) as Adjuvant Treatment for Patients With Resected Head of Pancreas Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 23, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Capecitabine, Chemotherapy, Erlotinib hydrochloride, Fluorouracil, Gemcitabine hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase 1 Study of VE800 and Nivolumab in Patients With Selected Types of Advanced or Metastatic Cancer
Phase 1 Study of VE800 and Nivolumab in Patients With Selected Types of Advanced or Metastatic Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 27, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 1, Multicenter, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of TAB001 in Subjects With Advanced Malignancies
A Phase 1, Multicenter, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of TAB001 in Subjects With Advanced Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 22, 2024
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: Toripalimab, Recombinant Humanized anti-PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody
Study Phase: Phase 1
BACCI: A Phase II Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Capecitabine Bevacizumab Plus Atezolizumab Versus Capecitabine Bevacizumab Plus Placebo in Patients With Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
BACCI: A Phase II Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Capecitabine Bevacizumab Plus Atezolizumab Versus Capecitabine Bevacizumab Plus Placebo in Patients With Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 23, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I, Open-label, Multiple-ascending Dose Trial to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, PK, Biological and Clinical Activity of MSB0011359C in Subjects With Metastatic or Locally Advanced Solid Tumors and Expansion to Selected Indications
A Phase I, Open-label, Multiple-ascending Dose Trial to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, PK, Biological and Clinical Activity of MSB0011359C in Subjects With Metastatic or Locally Advanced Solid Tumors and Expansion to Selected Indications
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 03, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
BrUOG 318: FOLFOX-A For Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Phase II Brown University Oncology Research Group Trial
BrUOG 318: FOLFOX-A For Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Phase II Brown University Oncology Research Group Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 06, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: FOLFOXA
Study Phase: Phase 2
BrUOG 292: FOLFOX-A For Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: A Phase II Brown University Oncology Research Group Trial
BrUOG 292: FOLFOX-A For Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: A Phase II Brown University Oncology Research Group Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 01, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: FOLFOXA
Study Phase: Phase 2
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103 Total Publications

Adjuvant Chemotherapy ± Chemoradiotherapy for Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreatic Head: Results of the Radiotherapy Random Assignment of NRG Oncology/RTOG 0848.
Adjuvant Chemotherapy ± Chemoradiotherapy for Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreatic Head: Results of the Radiotherapy Random Assignment of NRG Oncology/RTOG 0848.
Journal: Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Published: July 15, 2026
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What conditions does Dr. Howard P. Safran specialize in?

While Dr. Howard P. Safran is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, and Ampullary Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

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Yes. Dr. Howard P. Safran has published 103 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Howard P. Safran's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Howard P. Safran accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 401-606-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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