Chista Safajou, MD, FACOG
Gynecology • Poughkeepsie, NY
Ratings by platform
- Birdeye (aggregating Google, Healthgrades, RateMDs, etc.): 4.2/5 (306 reviews)
- WebMD Care: 5.0/5 (50 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and brilliant physician/surgeon
- Attentive, compassionate, and supportive care
- Takes time to listen and answer questions (for many patients)
- Helpful and professional staff
- Thorough explanations of medical history and treatment options
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Perceived lack of bedside manner by some patients
- Concerns about condescension or judgmental behavior
- Reports of rushed visits by some patients
In patients' words
"I’ve had a wonderful experience with Dr. Safajou and the entire team. They’ve been supportive, professional, and attentive throughout my pregnancy. I always felt heard and well cared for during every visit."
— Birdeye User Review"Safajou was condescending and passed judgment on me as a patient. I went in for a problem visit to request labs and imaging. While she did order the labs (at my ..."
— Healthgrades User Review"The wait times are long at times but I always book the first appointment of the day to avoid the long waits. Her office is a private practice-the long waits are expected...However, the amount of time and attention she provides during labor makes the waiting worth it in my opinion."
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