Comments on: Hamid Safari: Kaiser tried to bribe baby-killing doctor

By: Carolyn Halajian

Carolyn Halajian — Sun, 03 May 2009 21:59:12 +0000

I was a patient of Dr. Safari’s over ten years ago. I am glad, and not surprised, that the charges against him were cleared. From the moment I was assigned to him because of a high risk pregnancy, I was treated with care that went above and beyond anything I expected. I was high risk because I lost a triplet at the beginning of the esecond trimester. Dr. Safari was both professional and personable, took a sincere interest in my care….I was not just another Kaiser patient, I was his patient. When I went into labor, even though he wasn’t on call, he stayed and delivered my twins, something that is not generally done at Kaiser. I had complete faith in him and his team. All of my appointments, phone calls, and interactions with him were positive…it was clear that he was caring, knowledgable and highly skilled. Regardless of where he might be from (Iran, as stated in a previous response) I would choose to be his patient if I were still with Kaiser. In childbirth, sometimes the heartbreaking and unthinkable happens…sometimes it is from human error and sometimes an act of God. I am so sorry for the women who last their children….having lost a triplet and almost losing another child, I can (to some small degree) empathize. I don’t know what went on at Kaiser or in any of the other cases Dr. Safari was involved with, but I think the clearing of the charges speak for themselves. From my perspective he was a wonderful doctor and a real asset to the OB/GYN dept at Kaiser. I thank him for treating me and my family with such care and I wish him the very best in the future.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:51:18 +0000

The FresnoBee also reported that Dr. Safari was cleared of negligence charges in the infant deaths.

http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=FB&p_theme=fb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_text_search-0=Hamid%20AND%20Safari&s_dispstring=Hamid%20Safari%20AND%20date(=%22last)&p_field_date-0=YMD_date&p_params_date-0=date:B,E&p_text_date-0==%22last&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&xcal_useweights=no

By: LeeAnn

LeeAnn — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:50:15 +0000

I was a patient of Dr. Safari’s for the first six months of my pregnancy and thank GOD for it. After 8 miscariages and numerous doctors, he was the first one to discover a condition I have that was causing my miscarriages. Thanks to him, I have a healthy baby girl. The only reason we did not continue with him was my job moved us to a town outside of Kaisers network. I am sorry for the two mothers who lost thier children, but I will always be greatful to Dr. Safari for giving me mine.

By: Former_Patient

Former_Patient — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:44:08 +0000

I think Kaiser should of fired Dr. Safari for what he has done to his patients that were under his care. There should be No Reason for a Mother to Loose her Child due to his Negligence. Kaiser should have replaced him Immediately. I myself was a former Patient of His, and after finding out what he has done, I Immediately switched Doctors, cause I didn’t want anyone like him ever touching me or consulting me. In fact, when he found out I was No longer his patient, he kept contacting me begging me to come back. He also lead me to believe he would be the one delievering my baby, that was before I knew what he had done. Kaiser do have some Excellent doctors, he was just a Very, Very Bad Seed there. People need to get there voices heard thru Kaiser and tell them we won’t put up with doctors such as Dr. Safari. Dr. Safari should Never Practice medicine Again and the Medical Board NEEDS to SUSPEND HIS License!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: another_patient

another_patient — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:57:50 +0000

From personal experience, and from what I have seen elsewhere. I would not let any Iranian doctor to touch me. By and large, most of them, are ill trained, to which they cover up their incompetence by means of evasive behavior. (Seldom you will learn the truth from them about your condition).

A Urologist in N. CAL hospital, performed BPH on a patiant, ended up injuring his bladder during the surgey and for almost 8 months never told anyone.
A second opinion by another Iranian doctor couldn’t see the injury 4/5 inch (20mm) diameter in the patiants bladder.

After 8 months of continued pain, bleeding and infection, a 3rd Urologist (American) from another kaiser Hospital did discover the injury. There is a chance, this patient may endure a life time incontinence - all because the scumbag first doctor wanted to keep his reputation of “good doctor”.
He is being investigated by Medical Board of CA.

By: Admin

Admin — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:20:56 +0000

Hi Megan,

Without knowing the circumstances it’s impossible to make any suggestions about what you might be able to do to help your father. It might be a good idea to speak to an attorney.

Good luck.

By: megan

megan — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:53:10 +0000

My father has been in kaiser for over a year without improvement. What do i do to get him out and to raise a stink. i’ve talked to his doctors numerous times and they have told me the same thing….i do not want my father to die….please help.

By: clojo007

clojo007 — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:47:01 +0000

I have worked for Kaiser for several years and experienced the mafia mentality. I’ve been slandered and harassed since complaining about Kaiser. Anonymous on March 12, 15:08 is so right. All the evil destructive things Kaiser has done are coming to the light. The law of the universe: Reap what you sow.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:08:37 +0000

I hope Kaiser is taking note of the Eliot Spitzer scandal.
You can’t get away with corrupt power forever. Eventually, it’ll sneak up and bite you in the behind. Kaiser’s time is comin.’

By: Marcus

Marcus — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:37:50 +0000

I just really find it interesting that it is Kaiser who breeds this type of mentality and behaviour from safari, and then when it becomes public knowledge they try to quietly dispose of him. Wouldn’t want that reputation to suffer, now would they? Just do as we say and if people find out about it, you’re outta here.

And with all that money they keep shelling out to buy silence and “loyalty” think how many lives could have been saved.