Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Kassem Safa

Nephrology | Emergency Medicine
The General Hospital Corporation
55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
2
conditions
The General Hospital Corporation
55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Kassem Safa is a Nephrologist and an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Safa is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Safa is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 50 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Lebanese University Faculty Of Medical Sciences, 1999 - 2006

Residency

Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences, 2007 - 2008

Specialties

Nephrology
Emergency Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Nephrology

Fellowships

Brigham and Women's Hospital, 2011 - 2014
Massachusetts General Hospital, 2014 - 2015

Hospital Affiliations

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
North Shore Medical Center -
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Capital District Physicians Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • 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
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health New England
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetLife
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kassem Safa

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Kassem Safa by calling their office at 617-726-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kassem Safa a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kassem Safa is classified as an Advanced expert for Kidney Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kassem Safa specialize in?

While Dr. Kassem Safa is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Kassem Safa accept my insurance?

Dr. Kassem Safa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-726-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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