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Dr. Ali Safdar, MD

Dr. Ali Safdar, MD

Psychiatry*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Ali Safdar, MD is a psychiatrist in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Safdar has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PESHAWAR / AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids and UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

520 11th St NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Safdar specializes in the area of Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Safdar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Safdar

3.3

16 ratings, 6 with a written review
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What could be improved
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Maggie – Dec 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robyn Ireland – Jan 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JKM in Cedar rapids – Jan 28, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Michael in cedar rapids, ia – Apr 04, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ali Safdar, MD is a psychiatrist in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Safdar has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PESHAWAR / AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1972....read more
  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Peshawar / Ayub Medical College

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Arabic

  • Urdu

Locations

Practice

Abbe Center for CMH @ Maple Crest Nursing Home520 11th St NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Practice

Abbe Center for Community Care1860 County Home Rd Marion, IA 52302
2

Practice

Abbe Management Corp1510 Boyson Rd Hiawatha, IA 52233
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  • Hours
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids

    1026 A Ave NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St
    Waterloo, IA 50702

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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