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Dr. Bertha Safford, MD

Dr. Bertha Safford, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Bertha Safford, MD is a family medicine physician in Ferndale, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Washington in 1976. She is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

5580 Nordic Pl Ferndale, WA 98248
Telehealth available
(360) 384-1511

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Safford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Safford

3.8
10 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
60%
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4 star
10%
10%
3 star
0%
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2 star
10%
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1 star
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My experience was just awful with Dr. Bertha Safford. She's very snappy and impatient, like it's such a bother for her to see me. After I was kept waiting for over 45 minutes! I certainly don't feel like she cared.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Leanne Williams – Jan 17, 2021
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Dr. Safford is a excellent, caring and compassionate primary doctor. I have been a patient of hers for 26 years.. She doesn’t just spend 15 minutes with me but takes as much time as I need. She makes sure I am current on my shots, mammogram, and other health recommendations. She does a thorough exam and wants to know if I have any concerns. I appreciate her excellent care for myself and all those she cares for. Thank you Dr. Safford!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jan in Bellingham, WA – Dec 28, 2017
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I would NOT recommend her as a doctor. She doesn’t know what she is doing. She is ALWAYS late. You have an appointment and she is always an hour late. If she was really a doctor they would be on time and not late all of the time. She also doesn’t diagnose you very well.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Fox Island, WA – Nov 18, 2017
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Dr. Safford is both professional and compassionate. I received excellent care both in the office and out. She consulted with a specialist during my office visit to ensure we were pursuing the correct course of diagnosis and treatment. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a call at home the next day (on the weekend no less), Dr. Safford wanted to follow up, make sure I was comfortable and let me know additional information she had learned while researching my diagnosis. I highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ferndale, WA – Oct 04, 2017
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She is caring and listens to me. Acted real fast about my heart condition.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Beverly McCaskill in Bellingham, WA – Nov 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Bertha Safford, MD is a family medicine physician in Ferndale, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Washington in 1976. She is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Family Medicine

  • Pediatric Medicine

  • Adult Medicine

  • Pediatrics

  • Men's Health Medicine

  • Women's Health Medicine

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  • Maine-dartmouth Fam Prac Res

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Washington

    Medical School, 1976

  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
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Locations

Practice

Ferndale Family Medical Center5580 Nordic Pl Ferndale, WA 98248
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Family Care Network PLLC709 W Orchard Dr Ste 4 Bellingham, WA 98225
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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