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Dr. Debra Safer, MD

Dr. Debra Safer, MD

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Debra Safer, MD is a psychiatrist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1994. She is affiliated with Stanford Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

401 Quarry Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304
Telehealth available

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3.9
7 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Amazing, the best, hands down-Miss her so much
Gosh, where do I start? She is brilliant. The only words I can think of are superlatives because she has made such a lasting impact. She cares so much. I worked with her in high school, from 2011-2014 and i miss her every single day. Her words echo in my head constantly. People with eating disorders need knowledgeable, competent, well trained, and KIND clinicians. Dr Safer exceeds it all. She not only helped me but also my family with managing. I miss you terribly dr safer.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Max – Mar 07, 2025
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Absolutely fantastic
She's warm, curious, and puts in the work to help you meet your goals. Debra is especially good at brainstorming solutions and helping you put them into practice, and adjusting on the basis of your feedback. I think she's brilliant, and I cannot thank her enough for how much she's helped me over the past few years.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Oct 09, 2022
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I saw Dr. Safer many times over many years, after I experienced multiple traumatic situations. She is incredibly competent and caring. She is someone I could count on during my darkest days. I highly recommend Dr. Safer.
What went well
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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San Mateo, CA – Sep 30, 2017
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Agree with review from Sunnyvale. Dr. Safer appears sincere in her efforts to help but is not very skilled or good with complex situations.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Eleanor in Redwood City – Apr 04, 2017
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Caring but not competent. No depth or understanding.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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EllenM in Sunnyvale, CA – Mar 22, 2016
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Dr. Debra Safer, MD is a psychiatrist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1994. She is affiliated with Stanford Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Stanford Psychiatry Residency401 Quarry Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304
1
(650) 498-9111

Practice

Stanford Hospital and Clinics300 Pasteur Dr Stanford, CA 94305
2
(650) 723-6238
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