Overview
Saad Saffo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 11 years.
Dr. Saffo is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Ascites, Cirrhosis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Saffo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (Certified). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles.
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Dr. Saffo has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Saad R. Saffo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Saad R. Saffo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Saad R. Saffo by calling their office at 312-695-5620. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Saad R. Saffo a top-rated expert for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Saad R. Saffo is classified as an Advanced expert for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, 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. Saad R. Saffo specialize in?
While Dr. Saad R. Saffo is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Ascites, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Saad R. Saffo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Saad R. Saffo has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. You can view a list of Dr. Saad R. Saffo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Saad R. Saffo accept my insurance?
Dr. Saad R. Saffo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-695-5620 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- AscitesDr. Saffo isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
- Experienced
- CirrhosisDr. Saffo isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- EmphysemaDr. Saffo isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Saffo isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Saffo isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- HepatitisDr. Saffo isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Saffo isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.