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Dr. Scott Saffold, MD

Dr. Scott Saffold, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Saffold, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Belle Haven, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1994. He is affiliated with Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

36080 Lankford Hwy Belle Haven, VA 23306
Telehealth available
(757) 442-7040

Dr. Saffold is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Saffold specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • 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
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Saffold's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Saffold

4.6

10 ratings, 4 with a written review
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4 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 26, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
G. Brown in Norfolk, VA – Mar 06, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Greenbush – Feb 06, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
john estelle in onancock VA – Jan 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Scott Saffold, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Belle Haven, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1994. He is affiliated with Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Allergy

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

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Residency Hospital, 2001

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • Suny Buffalo

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Meharry Medical College

    Medical School, 1994

  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Undergraduate School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Saffold is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Unavail36080 Lankford Hwy Belle Haven, VA 23306
    1

    Practice

    Chesapeake Bay ENT1232 Perimeter Pkwy Ste 104 Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    2
    Colon Rectal Surgery of Tidewater P.C.3235 Academy Ave Ste 100 Portsmouth, VA 23703
    3
    Office5701 Cleveland St Ste 300 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital

      20480 Market St
      Onancock, VA 23417
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      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

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      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

      85%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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