Paul Safford, PA-C
DPC Family Medicine physician assistant, Colorado Springs, CO
Alpenglow Family MedicineSafford is a physician assistant who began practicing in Colorado Springs in 1999 and worked as a paramedic before that.
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About Paul Safford
Safford began practicing as a physician assistant in Colorado Springs in 1999. Before becoming a physician assistant, Safford worked as a paramedic in Colorado Springs from 1980 to 1996. Safford earned a bachelor's degree in biology and philosophy at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Safford has worked in family practice, urgent care and internal medicine, and is comfortable caring for patients from ages 0 to 100.
Membership and fees
The practice is a direct primary care membership practice.
The college student membership is $60 a month for ages 19 to 39, and the child membership is $30 a month for ages 1 to 18.
A child or young adult living with an adult member is $30 a month per child.
There is a $125 initial registration fee per adult member, paid when joining.
Members can reach their doctor by phone, secure text, secure email or video, and each visit is at least 30 minutes.
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Patient reviews
"Takes the time to address all my questions and concerns."
We receive family-like treatment.
"We receive family-like treatment. Not just a number, you. Amazing staff members go above and beyond to assist you and secure the best care possible. His demeanor and intuition have me in awe."
The best ever!
"The best ever! Always willing to listen, never hurried, and very intelligent. I can't think of going anywhere else. fantastic physician"
He is approachable
"He is approachable and has excellent bedside manner. He takes time to clarify issues and find solutions."
Questions patients ask
Does Safford take insurance, or offer a membership?
The practice is a direct primary care membership practice. The practice accepts Medicare patients but does not bill Medicare for the monthly membership.
How much does a membership at the practice cost?
The college student membership is $60 a month for ages 19 to 39. The child membership is $30 a month for ages 1 to 18, and a child or young adult living with an adult member is $30 a month per child. There is a $125 initial registration fee per adult member, paid when joining.
Is Safford a doctor?
Safford is a physician assistant, not a physician.
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