Very happy with Dr Safran, but nothing else works, the office staff is polite but non functioning. And "can't assist with the portal".

I had an appt with my favorite gynocologist today and was delighted to meet his new medical assistant, Lauren Whitlock, who is aiming for medical school.. she would be a great doctor and at the moment, she is under the wing on a man who can teach her, Dr. Julian Safran, because he is a great doctor. read more

Awesome doc who provided incredible care throughout a complicated pregnancy - and I'm still seeing him 30 years later. All of the other reviews are accurate: he is compassionate, focused, sensitive, thoughtful. Just amazing. read more

Dr. Safran has been my wonderful Gynecologist for over 20 years he's so caring and has the best bedside manner he's also funny. I am so comfortable with Dr. Safran that I travel from Clinton MD to downtown DC every year. Unable to find a doctor near me that has Dr Safran caring ways. Yesterday I met a Georgetown med student Andrea Emmanuel. Her smile was contagious and beautiful. She studying to be a doctor and Andrea was assisting Dr. Safran during my exam. She made me feel comfortable having her in the room during an intimate exam. Andrea personality was so sweet and beautiful. I plan on looking for her after graduation. I will be her first patient if she would have me. Andrea I wish you many blessings on your journey to be a great doctor for women. Andrea continue to smile with those bright eyes and also continue to ask questions. I appreciate meeting you at my yearly appointment your presence's was refreshing See you next year the best Gyn in DC!! read more

I have had the great misfortune of having chronic illnesses for 37 years. It is not easy to manage. One of the most difficult issues is finding good doctors. Dr. Safran is one of the best physicians I have had the pleasure to know. He is a gynecologist- one of the most intimate of all medical fields. He is gentle, compassionate, considerate and always listens! It is a real blessing to have a doctor who actually listens to your complaints and takes them seriously. He goes well beyond what other doctors are willing to do. He has even called me on the weekend to discuss a problem. At my appointment today, he had a student with aspirations to become a doctor shadowing him. He is the perfect role model for anyone who wants to move into the medical field. This young lady, Andrea Emmanuel, is a college student. As a former college instructor, I can say that Andrea is mature well beyond her years. She is poised, polite, and inquisitive. She performed the pre-check with me. She was very thorough. If she had a question about a prescription or did not understand one of my pre-existing conditions, she quite professionally made an effort to make sure she was recording the information accurately. She understands how important it is to share accurate information with Dr. Safran. Andrea is also wise enough to know you learn more by listening than talking. I could see her writing notes about things to review with Dr. Safran after my examination. Today, we need bright, young people willing to complete the rigorous training it takes to be a doctor. Hope Andrea will be one of them. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Safran since 2005 and he is one of the best doctors that has taken care of me through the years. Andrea Emmanuel, a student currently shadowing and being mentored by him, also took care of me prior to my annual checkup to listen to my history she has very patient-friendly presence and is a great listener. read more

As always, my recent visit to see Dr. Safran was extremely pleasant. Dr. Safran was his usual caring and thoughtful self. His medical assistant, Lauren Whitlock, was extremely impressive. I was very surprised that she is only completing her undergraduate studies because she was very professional and extremely knowledgeable. I assumed she was older because not only was she mature and confident, she was training a new medical assistant! Lauren was kind, thorough, and had an impressive bedside manner. The field of medicine will be gaining a wonderful new doctor in the future! read more

Lauren Whitlock is an exceptional medical assistant. I have been coming to this practice for close to 40 years and she is one of the most caring and compassionate medical assistants I have met. She was thorough in my pre-exam and put me at ease. In fact, my blood pressure reading was the lowest it has been in years! I hope I have the opportunity to see her again. read more

With all the changes in medicine, it is rare to find a doctor who consistently applies his skill and sensitivity to patients, listens intently and builds complete trust by using his humor and honesty in addressing the smallest patient concern. Dr. Safran possesses all these traits and more, using his acumen and intuition to partner with you in pursuing smart choices that are right for you. Kiran, Dr. Safran's medical assistant, also has a warmth and intelligence that exemplifies the best in patient care. She is technically proficient, but more important, possesses an innate compassion and assurance that instantly puts patients at ease. I am certain Kiran would make a wonderful physician, and wish her every success in applying to and being accepted into medical school. Susan S. read more

Words can't express how much of an amazing experience I had in the care of Dr. Safran & his assistant, Kiran Singh. You can't teach a bedside manner like theirs and I would highly recommend visiting them for any of your gynecological needs. The entire experience with Dr. Safran was fantastic. He greeted me warmly and compassionately listened to my concerns and made sure the entire visit was informative, yet efficient & comfortable. As for my actual visit, he handled my issues like a pro and helped me make a game plan for the follow-up. He's one of the best medical providers I've ever seen -- not just for gynecology but overall. Also have to praise Kiran Singh. She was an incredible support throughout my visit -- she is so knowledgeable and competent, but she also delivers a great level of compassion. She made the pre-visit procedures seamless and collaborated with Dr. Safran to make me feel so comfortable. I have no doubt Kiran will be an incredible doctor! Thank you so much, Dr. Safran & Kiran, for making me feel safe and giving me the kind of care everyone deserves. read more

I'm always kind of nervous seeing doctors, as I was going into my visit with Dr. Safran today. Any worries I had were quickly put at ease. His medical assistant, Morgan, is excellent! She was very thorough and has a kind heart! I love that she was attentive to her work and seemed eager to learn more. Morgan is going to do great in her medical journey! Dr. Safran is honestly the best doctor I have ever consulted! His bed side manner is amazing and he takes the time to listen to his patients. He is definitely recommended! read more

Dr Safran has been my gynecologist for probably 20 years. He is extremely affable of course. I was amazed when he pulled up historic records from another doctor. They had been friends and I'd bet Dr Safran knows every gynecologist in town. read more

Dr. Safran is an absolutely wonderful doctor. I've been seeing him for twenty years, throughout which time he has provided excellent care and trustworthy advice. It is not an exaggeration to say that, on one occasion, he saved my life. I attribute this to his skill and experience as a physician, but also to his genuine care for his patients. I know whether I'm healthy or ill, I can trust Dr. Safran to listen to me and do everything he can to ensure my long-term well-being. I am truly grateful to have him as my doctor. His office at Capital Women's Care on K Street is a pleasure to visit. I especially appreciate the phone operators, Shamara and Tamiya, for their consistently warm and personal attention. Wait times can be long, so I know everyone there is extremely busy, but these ladies always make me feel comfortable and taken care of. Thank you! read more

I called the doctor's office to receive help with a bill that I should not have acquired through quest diagnostics. After trying to get help from different individuals in that office three days in a row, I finally spoke with Lauren H. Lauren H. does not work under my doctor. However, she selflessly used her time to help me settle this issue. She was very nice, attentive, and persistent. I appreciate her the most because I believe if I had not spoken with her, I would still be trying to receive help on the issue with that bill. read more

Deyonce was very helpful! She was pleasant and patient as well. I look forward to meeting her in person. We need more great customer service like hers! read more

Dr. Safran is the best. He's got the best bedside manner, he's completely reassuring, he's sincere and non-judgmental. If there were an award for pap smear, he'd win annually for getting in and out without a twinge (20 years experience as his patient except when I was pregnant but there are others in the office to work with during that year). It's not surprising Dr. Safran has a terrific medical assistant, Kiran Singh, who is equally calm, a strong listener and has a great "patient first" attitude. You get an immediate sense of empathy and good humor from Kiran Singh which is everything you want when you're in quite the vulnerable situation... Efficient office, great lab techs and staff. Even if your first impression is technology, technology, technology, they don't scoff at patients who prefer a human assist. read more

Loved his personality, his attention & sweet careful nature. He allowed us to ask as many questions as needed & was a great listener to our concerns. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Singh along with Dr . Safran . Ms. Singh is beyond kind , professional and understanding. She covered all areas and helped answer questions when needed ! They make a great team and they both helped me so much ! read more

I've had two good doctors my entire life, and Dr. Safran is one of them. Here's one of the reasons why: Before he does your check up, he sits you down in his office, looks at your file and takes a minute to ask you how you're doing, and actually listens to your answers. This is how he diagnosed a major non-gynecological issue I'd been having for over a year but had dismissed by every GP I'd been contacting (which was truly crazy-making). How did he do that? He listened to the description of my symptoms, ordered a couple of extra things to look for in my annual blood test, and hey, presto - that sent me on the road to seeking a specialist (which he helped me find!) and getting the right treatment and meds. I can't imagine what kind of shape I'd be in if my condition had remained untreated. Here's another example: At the very start of the pandemic - when everything was a MESS - I had some symptoms and couldn't even figure out where I could get a test. I called him and he told me where to go. Then called me a couple of days later to see how I was doing. Ask yourself when the last time was a doctor did that for you. The day he retires, you'll find me rending my garments outside his office. read more

I used to see Dr. Bonn (who I love!) but had to switch to another doctor due to him joining another group. I had heard good things about Dr. Safran so I thought why not. When I was pregnant, I stayed away from this place because it seemed too large and factory like ... I wasn't wrong but here we are lol I'd been experiencing pelvic discomfort for some time and hadn't had a postpartum pelvic exam in a minute so what better time. The waiting area is large, bright, and white. Staff were friendly enough but most of your intake is done by computer, as a new patieonce you arrive. Then after you enter your insurance information, driver's license info and personal contact information, you then fill out a one pager about why you're there, last period, and family history. I visited in August on a cloudy and mild temp day. It was absolutely freezing within the waiting room. Goosebumps and all. I couldn't help but wonder what the examination rooms would be like. I arrived about 20 minutes early, thankfully, because the pc intake portion did take a minute to complete. I wasn't seen on time but no big deal. The waiting room was fairly full and people seemed to be moving. My personal tolerance is up to 30m late for doctor's appointments and then I have to re-schedule since they're usually during the business day. At 20 minutes past the scheduled time, I was still in the large general waiting room. No one had so much as said a word to me for about 30 minutes. Sigh. No worries. I left work for this so it'd be a shame to go back to the office with nothing to show for it ... Right? Um ... Dr. Safran bad a friendly demeanor all the while telling me that I had fibroids (tiny) and a polyp (maybe). I made a second appointment for a follow-up scan and I have to say that Dr. Safran was considerably less warm and fuzzy. All around wouldn't recommend because I'm busy and I like consistency of disposition in care when is comes to my doctors. read more

Dr, Safran was so nice and had great bedside manners. I had my first appointment with Dr. Safran and I didn't feel uncomfortable AT ALL (which I usually am with new doctors). His nurse Brittany was so sweet and helpful. Thanks! They use kiosks for check-in which was cool, then a consultation in his office, then to the exam room where the nurse was present for my exam(saw in another review she wasn't). I had a good experience. I'd definitely recommend his practice. read more

Giving his patients his email address is nice. And he responds with an email or a phone call about 75% of the time. And sure he'll sit and talk for awhile, but don't ask any challenging questions or anything - anything beyond a typical question with an easy answer will irritate him. And he doesn't talk about what he's going to do before he does it and he isn't exactly gentle. Front office staff are generally very nice and helpful. The wait isn't ever too too bad - about 10-30 mins. The waiting room itself is a-ok. The majority of the patient rooms are a-ok. But there are a couple of rooms that literally look and feel like a closet. Dirty, dirty, dirty. And those are the rooms were most of the procedures / non-routine office visits happen! Seemed quite unsanitary. read more

All the reviews are true. Dr. Safran has been by ob/gyn on and off for 10 years (for insurance reasons) and he is the kindest, funniest doc I've probably ever had. He's also very attentive extremely communicative, great about following up, staying up to date on the latest medical developments, and being just the right amount of vigilant about taking the necessary precautions/preventative measures about your feminine health. Going to see him is kind of like going to see an old friend. I will say that in more recent years, the wait once I've been taken back to a patient room has more and more frequently been extraordinarily long. read more

It's very difficult to find a OB/GYN that you are comfortable with--especially when you've been striking out for so many years. But I feel like I hit a "home run" finding Dr. Safran. He's willing to listen ( Which is critical in his line of work) and he has an amazing bedside manner. He's extremely thorough, and will go the extra mile to make sure that all of your needs and questions and satisfied before your visit ends. If you're in DC or the DC Metro Area, give him a chance, it's worth a shot! read more

Dr. Safran is a Awesome OBGYN doctor; his bedside manner is warm and welcoming. He is knowledge, professional, and compassionate to his patients. He always goes the extra mile the help and assist! Of recent Feb 25th I would also like to acknowledge Ligia one of the medical assistances that I had the pleasure to meet; Ligia is welcoming, courtous, polite and has excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with patients. She's definitely a team player and a great asset to the office... read more

I wanted to let anyone who made need an awesome, caring , outstanding GYN Doctor . Please see DR Julian Safran. His assistant is a wonderful, outstanding, very detailed, exceptional Medical assistant her name is Ms Laura Conceicao She is truly beautiful and will make your visit be at ease. Thank you everyone. read more

I have been having serious billing issues with Dr. Safran's office for a year now. First I received a gigantic USD26.6k website charge for a simple ultrasound that took +9 months to be corrected. I have never seen that proportion of mistake in billing in my life. It put my financial condition at risk with no concern of correction until I made a gigantic pressure on the office. A relevant aspect of that process is that the ultrasound identified an issue the Dr. did not care to correct with no satisfactory explanation of why so. I never came back to his office. Nevertheless now I find myself with a lingering USD263.44 billing on the website for a consultation that never happened. Apparently, the office does not want to take responsibility for their own website, even though they should be held accountable for that. I wish I could have simply been taken care at the office. Instead, I felt like I was seen as an infinite source of money, and as if receiving inappropriate billings on their website would not cause considerable mental health distress. Receiving calls saying "the billing is not real, don't mind that" is, unfortunately, not enough. read more

Dr. Safran is awesome. Great bedside manner, very knowledgeable and commited to his patients. I visited a few weeks ago and met Ms. Jackson, a medical assistant. Ms. Jackson was not only profession but also super helpful and gentle. read more

I found this place from a review on another site. Dr. Safran has great reviews. I typically don't go by the reviews because I think they aren't all honest. BUT I took a chance with Dr. Safran. I want to say Dr. Safran is the best OB/GYN doctor I've been to in my life. He has great bedside manner and a genuine care for people. He is very punctual and attentive to his patients. Having said this, he has a student/assistant name Cammy (Camtran Huynh) to work with him that is amazing. It was like she's been working with patients for years. She is very kind, sweet, funny, and caring. She made me feel really comfortable that I allowed her to be hands on during my exam. I believe she will make an awesome doctor. I'm glad that she is working under Dr. Safran because he's the best. Cammy has a great future ahead of her and I wish her all the best! read more

Ladies - AVOID! I found Dr. Safran on Yelp and scheduled an annual exam based on the positive reviews. Big mistake! There were several issues and I will not go back. He forgot to do a breast exam. He coded a routine screening dexa (my first) incorrectly, indicating I had osteoporosis, so my insurance denied 100%! This led to over 6 months of effort on my part to get it corrected so insurance would finally cover it as the routine test that it in fact was. He seemed annoyed that I hadn't used the app he had recommended to get my PAP results. He was clearly irritated that I wanted his office to let me know the "old fashioned" way - by returning my calls. I had to call his office manager multiple times to get the result. His office emailed my PAP result to another patient -- a serious HIPPA violation. Finally, Dr. Safran never offered any apology. He called me and curtly suggested I get another doctor after I sent the email below. Seems this doctor has an ego -- of course I'm going to find another doctor! "This has been a time-consuming issue for me to try to address. Added to the fact that your office sent my Pap results to another patient and I had to call several times to get it, you did not do a breast screening during my appointment. As you may imagine, I am not feeling very confident with the level of care I have received from your office. I have made several phone calls over several months to try to resolve the billing issue, and I would appreciate it if you would have your staff ensure that the proper billing codes are added and the incorrect ones are deleted." read more

Women should be warned before coming here to Capital Women's Care (a.k.a Physicians of Washington) to see Dr. Safran. I had the worst GYN experience of my life here - it was a nightmare. First of all, the waiting room was way overcrowded and I waited a long time after my scheduled appointment time to see a nurse. Everyone on the staff was rude to me, very impersonal and abrupt. I felt like I was on an assembly line. The woman who took me into the exam room seemed very uninterested in even being there, which didn't exactly make me feel like my health was in good hands, if she didn't care what my chart said. But the doctor, Dr. Safran, was the rudest and most impersonal of them all. As soon as he came in the exam room, he took a personal cell phone call - it was clearly NOT a patient, and clearly NOT an emergency (it was a student asking him for a recommendation letter!). He did not even apologize and tried to pass it off as a patient calling him. I should have left right then and there. Then, when he was doing the exam, he was so unfocused that he actually FORGOT to do part of the exam. He came back in, while I was changing back into my clothes, and told me what happened and I had to go through everything (and ladies, you know what I'm talking about) again. As if this wasn't enough, there was a problem with their billing department - it took me MONTHS to get hundreds of dollars refunded, because of so many errors and slow processing on their part. If I had not been extremely persistent, they would have cheated me out of a lot of money. Avoid at all costs. I would give it 0 stars if I could. EDIT: I recently searched Dr. Safran's name on google, and it sounds as though he was involved in a malpractice suit. Another reason to AVOID! read more

I have avoided going to a gynecologist for years. First, it was because I didn't have health insurance. Then, I justified not going by saying that since I'm a lesbian everything is okay. I finally broke down and decided to get checked out just in case. I am SO GLAD I did. I'm in the middle of Bar-prep, so my brain is fried. As a result, I wrote the address down wrong. When I got to the location where I (wrongly) thought the office was, it wasn't there. I called my referring physician, who said it was at 24th & M. When I got there, I found out he was wrong and I was originally only a building away. Anyway, I said all that to say that I was late for my very first appointment. Even though I was 21 minutes late, they fit me in immediately. The waiting room was not as crowded as previous posters said. In fact, there were only 5 other women in the waiting room. Of course, it was 9:00 a.m. When they took my blood pressure it was VERY elevated as a result of my walk (163/119). Dr. Safran came in and immediately expressed concern. He gave me an ice pack and told me to relax for a few minutes. The exam was painless, even for a lesbian who hasn't seen that kinda action in a while. He explained my birth control options fully (trying to regulate my period), and helped me choose the one that's best for me. Best of all, he explained the sorts of things I shouldn't be eating, even now, when I'm about 18 months away from trying to get pregnant. All in all, a very thorough, caring, compassionate man. I highly recommend him, especially if the thought of spreading your legs for a man makes you slightly nauseous. :) read more

I'm hesitant to see doctors without any personal references, but upon reading his mostly positive yelp reviews, I felt Dr Safran would be the right choice. I moved to DC recently and have been trying for a while to find a local doctor for my lady parts. It's hard to place all your trust in a stranger, even for just an annual exam. I was pleasantly surprised when the friendly nurse, who led me into the exam room, told me to wait before undressing. "Dr Safran talks to new patients before doing anything," she said. And indeed that is what he did. We talked about all my concerns, what tests I wanted to do, and he was a great conversationalist who made me feel at ease. I never felt hurried or like I was in some Pap smear factory line. I was interested in preconception information, and he excitedly talked about all things prenatal, making me equally as excited to plan my family's future here. The wait was pretty standard, maybe 10 minutes in the waiting room, plus another 10 in the exam room. I got there 15 minutes early, as all patients should, so there are fewer chances of slowing everything down. The front desk assistants were helpful and happy to explain every form I signed. I would highly recommend Dr Safran to my friends. read more

I don't normally review doctors, but I had such a wonderful experience that I felt like I should. The office itself (Capitol Women's Care on K St), was not great. I waited over an hour, and the receptionists didn't give reason or acknowledge even that I'd been waiting for so long. Because most people try to schedule doctors appointments during the work day, an hour or more delay can be extremely inconvenient. That being said, I finally got in to see the doctor and Dr Safran was great. He had a med student shadowing him, and he politely asked if I would mind her joining part of my exams and asking me questions to test. I absolutely didn't mind, but I felt no pressure to agree to allowing her to be present, either. Dr Safran was very conversational and asked me a lot of questions, taking time to understand my reasons for being there, medical history, etc. The office also has an online system to track prescriptions, communicate with the doctors, etc, which is pretty awesome. I would highly recommend Dr Safran to any of my friends. A good gyno can be hard to come by, but Dr Safran made me feel completely comfortable and I have no doubts that I'll be well taken care of. The crappy wait times are a small price to pay for a great dr. read more

One of the best doctors I have ever seen. Dr. Safran is an excellent listener, incredibly knowledgeable, upbeat, kind, and takes time to answer all of my questions. He is also super funny and a great communicator. A huge shout-out to the excellent front- and back-office staff at Capital Women's Care. They are a wonderful group of folks. A special thanks to Kimi Campbell, who was an amazing phlebotomist and handled my usually difficult veins like a boss. Thank you Kimi, Dr. Safran, and all of Capital Women's Care for taking such great care of me. read more

I just had my first appointment with Dr. Julian Safran today. This is the first time I've ever seen a gynecologist outside of my primary care doctor, but my new PC does not do pelvic exams. Location: Very close to GWU/Foggy Bottom Metro. Waiting Area: SO PACKED! Was a little nervous because there were probably 40 people in the waiting area when I arrived on time for my appointment. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how efficient the staff were even if being in the waiting room with all those other people sort of made it have an assembly-line feel to it. Appointment: A student physician's assistant was initially the one who came into the exam room to say she'd take my medical history, and I wasn't happy with that. One of my primary reasons for leaving my old office was that in 4 years I never saw the actual doctor and had an incident happen with a really bad PA at one point mis-prescribing a certain medication. When I apologized to this girl and told her I'd really just prefer to see the doctor she took it well and Dr. Safran was in moments later. He was patient, heard my whole history, and made some excellent recommendations. The actual exam itself was fast and as painless and un-awkward as possible given that someone is putting metal in your hoo-ha. I have never seen a male gyno before and was not at all put off by his bedside manner. Glad to have found a new healthcare provider I know I'll stay with for a while! read more

I'm not quite a fan of the office in general, but I do like Dr. Safran. True to other reviewers, he provided his email address in case I had questions. He came in a few minutes after I had had my weight and blood pressure taken and acknowledged that he reviewed my chart and told me I was healthy. He took the time to listen to me and answer my questions albeit our conversation moved at a quick pace. I like that he was so friendly and knowledgeable. He told me about mercury levels in fish and how I should only eat fish twice a week and that I should see a neurologist for my migraines and provided me with a list of neurologists he recommended. Dr. Safran also took interest in what I did and introduced me to a colleague of his in the office that also does similar work. I had some blood work done, and the technicians were upset about something in the office. Of course, this had me alarmed as I sat in the chair with my sleeve rolled up waiting for blood to be taken. I told the male technician I usually take a butterfly needle and that I didn't have any veins. He stuck me with a needle but didn't get any blood from my left arm. He kind of twisted the needle around, and a couple of days later, I still hurt. I told the the female technician the same thing. She tried my right arm and got blood out. Woo. I think I'll be back but not until I have to be. read more

Been seeing Safran for almost 5 years and I have had a really strong relationship with him. He communicates very honestly and clearly and sends lab reports to you as soon as possible. The waiting room is ridiculous and at times I feel like I am in a factory. But so far I have no complaints with Safran himself. read more

I don't normally write reviews on drs. and or non eating establishments but I can't say enough good words about Dr. Safran. He is an amazing guy that truly cares about his patients and their well being both physically and emotionally. He is great because once you have his email he will always respond to you. One time I needed to get an appointment last minute and he didn't have any openings according to the front desk but I emailed him and he was able to get me in. He is also great because he is honest and helps you see every option, not just a bias opinion. He is great one of the best Drs. I have ever been to for anything. He comes highly recommended from me! read more

Dr. Safran is far and away the best doctor I've ever been to. It is true that the waiting room gets a little crowded, but I would assume that's because of the high demand for doctors like Safran. Despite the crowded waiting room, I was in an exam room within a 20 minute window of my appointment time. I only waited another 5 minutes after seeing the nurse until the doctor was available. Dr. Safran asked me a lot of questions about my health history. He seemed very interested in what I had to say and took my concerns seriously. He even had some insight on a condition I've had that has been stumping doctor's for years. Later in the week, when some blood work I had done came in, Dr. Safran made himself available on his cell phone in the middle of the day to speak with me briefly about the results. He then responded to an email I sent him within 24 hours. He also worked with me to set up a Google Health account and now all my records and accessible whenever I need them. As far as I'm concerned, this kind of responsiveness and availability from a DC doctor is unheard of. Dr. Safran and his staff are extremely organized, concerned and kind. I can't recommend him enough! read more