Dr. Afshin Safa, MD
Dr. Afshin Safa, MD is a radiation oncologist in Northridge, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with Northridge Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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As a UCLA Professor who is active in teaching radiation oncology residents, I teach my patients as to what is happening to their body and what to expect both emotionally and physically when diagnosed with cancer. Positive...read morebiography
Dr. Safa is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at UCLA School of Medicine. He is active in teaching residents and medical students in the art of bedside manners and how to help patients manage their emotional challenges while...read moreRadiation Oncology
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University Pitsburgh Health Center
2009Seattle Hospital
2002Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/ Uci Irvine
2000University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 2000University Of California, Los Angeles. (ucla)
Residency Hospital, 2000Seattle Prostate Institute Course On Brachytherapy
Fellowship Hospital, 2000Seattle Prostate Institute Course On Brachytherapy|university Of California, Los Angeles. (ucla)
Fellowship Hospital, 2000University Of California, Los Angeles. (ucla)
Fellowship Hospital, 2000Ucsd Med Ctr/vamc|university Of California At San Diego
Internship Hospital, 1996University Of California At San Diego
Internship Hospital, 1996University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1995Ucla School Of Engineering & Applied Science
Undergraduate School, 1991Ucla Medical Center
Undergraduate School, 1991University Of California, Los Angeles
Undergraduate School, 1991
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Iodine dangers and the rush to purchase in the event of a nuclear disaster, 2011
Radiation effects on the food chain 3/18/2011, 2011
Efficacy of radiation therapy in the local control of desmoplastic malignant melanoma, 2003
The role of radiation in the treatment of advanced juvenile angiofibroma, 2002
Positron Emission Tomography: An Independent Indicator of Radiocurability in Head and Neck Carcinomas, 2000
Esophageal Cancer and Reflux disease, 2005
Accuracy and Clinical Impact of Mediastinal Lymph Node Staging with FDG-PET Imaging in Potentially Resectable Lung Cancer, 2000
General radiation and radiation poisoning in response to the nuclear disaster in Japan, 2011
Winner of “Top Healthcare Professional in the Valley”. San Fernando Valley Business Journal, 2006
Los Angeles Radiological Society Award for Contribution to the Growth & Development of the society, 2006
First Place Scientific Exhibit Award for Oncology - Los Angeles Radiological Society, 1999
Listed in America’s Top Doctors, 2005-2006
Outstanding Achievement Awards in Physics & Math, 1988
RSNA Research Resident Grant- $30,000 Stipend for “Investigating the role of radiation therapy in prevention of restenosis in vascular grafts, 1998
Listed in Los Angeles Magazine, Southern California Super Doctors, 2010
Listed in Los Angeles Magazine, Southern California Super Doctors, 2011
Listed in Best Doctors in America Aiken SC: Woodward/Whit, 2005-2006
Listed in The American Breast Cancer Guide, 2005
Listed in Best Doctors in America Aiken SC:Woodward/White, 2007-2008
Listed in Best Doctors in America Aiken SC: Woodward/White, 2003-2004
Winner of “Top Healthcare Professional in the Valley”. San Fernando Valley Business Journal, 2006
AMA Physician Recognition Award, 1999
RSNA Research Resident Grant- $30,000 Stipend for “Investigating the role of radiation therapy in prevention of restenosis in vascular grafts, 1998
Listed in Best Doctors in America Aiken SC: Woodward/White, 2009-2010
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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