32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Safran, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Marc Safran, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Safran graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Ucla Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Safran is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Safran’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Safran’s office at (650) 723-5643.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Safran?
Dr. Marc Safran, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Safran empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery, Knee Surgery, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Redwood City, CA community, Dr. Safran is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Safran go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Ucla Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Safran board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Marc Safran, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Safran speak?
Dr. Safran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Safran typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Safran diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Safran. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Pain in Hip
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
- Hip Ache
- Hip Discomfort
- Sore Hip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
- M25559: Pain in unspecified hip
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Psoas Tendinitis
- Tendinitis
- Iliopsoas Tendinitis
- Hip Flexor Tendinitis
- Psoas Tendinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7611: Psoas tendinitis, right hip
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Safran typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Safran performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Safran. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Hip Arthroscopy with Femoroplasty
- Endoscopy
- Hip Scope Surgery
- Cam Lesion Treatment Hip
- Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29914: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with femoroplasty (ie, treatment of cam lesion)
Also known as:
- Hip Arthrography Injection
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Hip Contrast Injection
- Arthrography of Hip
- Hip Joint Dye Injection
- Hip Joint Imaging Injection
CPT Codes:
- 27093: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; without anesthesia
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
Also known as:
- Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
- Endoscopy
- Surgical Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Labral Tear Repair
- Keyhole Hip Surgery with Labral Repair
- Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29916: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repair
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Hip Arthroscopy with Acetabuloplasty
- Endoscopy
- Hip Scope for Pincer Lesion
- Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery
- Keyhole Hip Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29915: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with acetabuloplasty (ie, treatment of pincer lesion)
Does Dr. Safran accept my insurance?
Dr. Safran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-5643 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Safran accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Safran in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Safran's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Hip-femoral acetabular impingement.
, 2013
In vitro alysis of peri-articular soft tissues passive constraining effect on hip kinematics
, 2013
Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injury in the tennis player
, 2012
MRI and arthroscopy correlations of the elbow: a case-based approach.
, 2012
MRI and arthroscopy correlations of the hip: a case-based approach.
, 2012
Preoperative and Postoperative Sagittal Plane Hip Kinematics in Patients With Femoroacetabular
, 2011
Strains Across the Acetabular Labrum During Hip Motion A Cadaveric Model
, 2011
An Atomic Arthroscopic Description of the Hip Capsular Ligaments for the Hip Arthroscopist
, 2011
The Labrum of the Hip: Diagnosis and Ratiole for Surgical Correction
, 2011
Hip Instability: Atomic and Clinical Considerations of Traumatic and Atraumatic Instability
, 2011
Review of tennis serve motion alysis
, 2011
Case Report Bifid Iliopsoas Tendon Causing Refractory Interl Spping Hip
, 2011
The Athlete's Elbow Preface
, 2010
Ulr Collateral Ligament Injury in the Overhead Athlete
, 2010
The Acetabular Labrum: Atomic and Functiol Characteristics and Ratiole for Surgical Intervention
, 2010
Arthroscopic Femoral Osteoplasty/Chielectomy
, 2010
The Evidence for Surgical Repair of Articular Cartilage in the Knee
, 2010
Diagnosis and magement of superior labrum anterior posterior lesions in overhead athletes
, 2010
Injuries about the shoulder in skiing and snowboarding
, 2009
Graft Orientation Influences the Knee Flexion Moment During Walking
, 2009
Stress fracture of the acetabular rim: arthroscopic reduction and interl fixation. A case report.
, 2009
The use of scaffolds in the magement of art articular cartilage injury
, 2008
Injury of the distal biceps at the musculotendinous junction
, 2007
A peek into the possible future of magement of articular cartilage injuries
, 2006
Short-term effectiveness of hyperthermia for supraspitus tendinopathy in athletes
, 2006
MRI alysis of in vivo meniscal and tibiofemoral kinematics in ACL-deficient and normal knees
, 2006
Postero-medial elbow problems in the adult athlete
, 2006
Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee
, 2006
Avoidance and magement of intra
, 2006
Extensor mechanism disruption after contralateral middle third patellar tendon harvest
, 2005
Effects of elbow flexion and forearm rotation on valgus laxity of the elbow.
, 2005
Soft-tissue stabilizers of the elbow
, 2005
Elbow injuries in athletes
, 2004
Ulr collateral ligament injury in the overhead athlete: diagnosis and treatment
, 2004
Nerve injury about the shoulder in athletes, Part 2 - Long thoracic nerve
, 2004
Nerve injury about the shoulder in athletes, part 1 - Suprascapular nerve and axillary nerve
, 2004
Distal biceps tendon ruptures - Incidence, demographics, and the effect of smoking
, 2002
Sideline magement of common dislocations.
, 2002
Shoulder proprioception in baseball pitchers
, 2001
Musculoskeletal injuries in the young tennis player
, 2000
Zoster paresis of the shoulder - Case report and review of the literature
, 2000
Proprioception in the posterior cruciate ligament deficient knee
, 1999
Peroneal tendon subluxation in athletes: new exam technique, case reports, and review
, 1999
Lateral ankle sprains: a comprehensive review - Part 2
, 1999
Lateral ankle sprains: a comprehensive review - Part 1
, 1999
The effects of joint position
, 1997
Technical considerations of revision anterior cruciate ligament surgery
, 1996
Graft selection in knee surgery. Current concepts.
, 1995
ELBOW PROBLEMS IN THE ATHLETE
, 1995
UNCOMMON CAUSES OF KNEE PAIN IN THE ATHLETE
, 1995
AUTOMOTIVE AIRBAG-RELATED UPPER EXTREMITY INJURIES - A REPORT OF 3 CASES
, 1995
LOCAL-ANESTHESIA FOR KNEE ARTHROSCOPY - EFFICACY AND COST-BENEFITS
, 1995
Revision ACL surgery: Technique and results utilizing allografts
, 1995
ELBOW INJURIES IN ATHLETES - A REVIEW
, 1995
DORSAL DEFECT OF THE PATELLA
, 1994
151 endoprosthetic reconstructions for patients with primary tumors involving bone.
, 1994
THE EFFECT OF EXPERIMENTAL HEMARTHROSIS ON JOINT STIFFNESS AND SYNOVIAL HISTOLOGY IN A RABBIT MODEL
, 1994
Precision-fit surface hemiarthroplasty for femoral head osteonecrosis. Long-term results.
, 1994
THE EFFECTS OF DIURETICS ON POSTTRAUMATIC JOINT STIFFNESS AND LIMB SWELLING IN A RABBIT
, 1994
FOREARM COMPARTMENT SYNDROME FOLLOWING BRACHIAL ARTERIAL PUNCTURE IN UREMIA
, 1994
EXPANDABLE ENDOPROSTHETIC RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SKELETALLY IMMATURE AFTER MALIGNT BONE
, 1993
Continued growth of the proximal part of the tibia after prosthetic reconstruction of the
, 1992
WARM-UP AND MUSCULAR INJURY PREVENTION AN UPDATE
, 1989
THE ROLE OF WARMUP IN MUSCULAR INJURY PREVENTION
, 1988
BIOMECHANICAL COMPARISON OF STIMULATED AND NONSTIMULATED SKELETAL-MUSCLE PULLED TO FAILURE
, 1987
What is Dr. Safran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Safran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134170467.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Safran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Safran
What is Dr. Marc Safran's specialty?
Dr. Safran is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Redwood City, CA.
What does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist do?
An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices.
Is this Dr. Marc Safran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Safran is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Marc Safran accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Marc Safran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marc Safran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Safran's office at (650) 723-5643 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marc Safran?
Please contact Dr. Safran's office at (650) 723-5643 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Marc Safran have?
Dr. Marc Safran is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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