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Bahman Saffari
Experienced in Hernia Surgery

Dr. Bahman Saffari

Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Gynecologic Oncology Associates At St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 203, 
Tacoma, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Hernia Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Gynecologic Oncology Associates At St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 203, 
Tacoma, WA 
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Overview

Bahman Saffari, MD, PhD, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship trained in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Saffari is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for his patients by providing nurturing, compassionate care using the most effective, innovative surgical and medical treatments possible.Dr. Saffari is a diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, an affiliate investigator for the Gynecologic Oncology Group and a member of the Pierce County Medical Society. Dr. Saffari is fluent in Farsi and can speak medical Spanish.In his spare time, Dr. Saffari enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and kayaking.

Dr. Saffari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
MD, University Of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Specialties
Oncology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in CA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Subspecialty In Gynecologic Oncology
Fellowships
Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship, University of California, Irvine, CA
Hospital Affiliations
St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital
St Anthony Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Farsi
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Anthem BCBS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Locations

Franciscan Gynecologic Oncology Associates at St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 203, Tacoma, WA 98405
Call: 253-382-8150

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.


1 Clinical Trials

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Trial of Vigil Engineered Autologous Tumor Cell Immunotherapy in Subjects With Stage IIIb-IV Ovarian Cancer in Clinical Complete Response Following Surgery and Primary Chemotherapy
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Trial of Vigil Engineered Autologous Tumor Cell Immunotherapy in Subjects With Stage IIIb-IV Ovarian Cancer in Clinical Complete Response Following Surgery and Primary Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological
Study Drug: Vigil
Study Phase: Phase 2
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 (41.6 miles away)
360-330-8939
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English
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