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Dr. Michael Saffir, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 68
Dr. Michael Saffir, MD
1.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Saffir, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Fairfield, CT.
Dr. Michael Saffir, MD
1.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Michael Saffir, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 68
Fairfield, CT
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Saffir, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Fairfield, CT.

About Dr. Michael Saffir, MD

Dr. Saffir graduated from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at NYU Med Ctr/Bellevue Hosp/Manhattan VA. Dr. Michael Saffir, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Fairfield, CT and has 41 years experience. Dr. Saffir currently practices at Fairfield Surgery Center LLC and is affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus, Griffin Hospital, Backus Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport Hospital and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. Dr. Saffir's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Saffir is board certified in Pain Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Herniated Disc
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Back Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Hand Conditions
Headache
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Heel Spur
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lipedema
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Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Migraine
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Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
TMJ
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigger Finger
Upper Back Pain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
EMG (Electromyography)
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Select
  • Medicare
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  • United Healthcare
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  • POMCO Group
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Golden Rule

Where Dr. Michael Saffir, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Fairfield Surgery Center LLC
    305 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Orthopaedic Specialty Group
    2909 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614
  3. 3 VA Connecticut HCS-West Haven
    950 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

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May 22, 2021
Condescending, dismissive and arrogant. Not informed on latest treatment for my disorder. Physical examination was cursory and not appropriate for my condition. Unwilling to engage in discussion on treatment options. Terrible.
Patient — May 22, 2021
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Meet Dr. Michael Saffir, MD

Specialties*
Sports Medicine Pain Management
Sports Medicine
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
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Dr. Michael Saffir, MD is affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus, Griffin Hospital, Backus Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport Hospital and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Saffir, MD holds board certification in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Staten Is Medical Center
    1986
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • NYU Med Ctr/Bellevue Hosp/Manhattan VA
    1989
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Rusk Inst NY University Medical Center
    1990
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Michael Saffir, MD Practices

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus

    100 Grand St, New Britain, CT

  • Griffin Hospital

    130 Division St, Derby, CT

  • Backus Hospital

    326 Washington St, Norwich, CT

  • Saint Mary's Hospital

    56 Franklin St, Waterbury, CT

  • Midstate Medical Center

    435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT

  • Saint Vincent's Medical Center

    2800 Main St, Bridgeport, CT

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT

  • Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave, New London, CT

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