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Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD

Accepting New Patients

(87 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: kidney problems, polycystic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, and more.

3500 TOWER AVENUE
SUPERIOR, WI 54880

(715) 817-7100

Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD is a nephrologist in SUPERIOR, WI specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health.

Office Locations

3500 TOWER AVENUE
SUPERIOR, WI 54880

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1615 Maple Lane Suite 1
Ashland, WI 54806

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400 E 3RD STREET
DULUTH, MN 55805

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Some issues Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD can help you with:

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

hemodialysis

In 2023, Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD had a list price for hemodialysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

hemodialysis

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD performed more hemodialysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD treated as a nephrologist in SUPERIOR, WI during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	940
inpatient care	916
outpatient care	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD treated as a nephrologist in SUPERIOR, WI during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1010
inpatient care	964
outpatient care	46

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	184
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	49
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	61
Dementia	29
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD treated as a nephrologist in SUPERIOR, WI during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	533
inpatient care	533

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	36
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	61
Dementia	32
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD treated as a nephrologist in SUPERIOR, WI during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	18
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	53
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD treated as a nephrologist in SUPERIOR, WI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	42
doctor visit	897
hospital care	713
inpatient care	713
nursing home care	65

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	57
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	60
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD treated as a nephrologist in SUPERIOR, WI during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	135
doctor visit	1226
hemofiltration	33
hospital care	673
inpatient care	673

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	52
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	57
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD treated as a nephrologist in SUPERIOR, WI during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	77
doctor visit	1349
hospital care	905
inpatient care	889
outpatient care	16
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	472
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	63
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	58
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD treated as a nephrologist in SUPERIOR, WI during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	268
doctor visit	1228
hemofiltration	91
hospital care	995
inpatient care	995

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	77
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	58
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD treated as a nephrologist in SUPERIOR, WI during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	155
doctor visit	983
hospital care	760
inpatient care	760

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	72
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	58
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD treated as a nephrologist in SUPERIOR, WI during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	153
doctor visit	277
hospital care	340
inpatient care	340

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	32
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	59
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD treated as a nephrologist in SUPERIOR, WI were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and nursing home care.

dialysis	138
doctor visit	867
hemofiltration	62
hospital care	696
inpatient care	688
nursing home care	65
outpatient care	28
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD.

**Gender**
Female	163
Male	161

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	40
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	247
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	45
75 to 84	103
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	111

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - Nephrology American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - Nephrology American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 87 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SUPERIOR, WI.

4.6

Overall Rating

(87 Ratings)

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 3.0 2025-03-06

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Dr Safar is very knowledgeable and I feel good placing my healthcare in his hands. However, his bedside manner leaves more to be desired. I feel that there were preconceived notions on who I am as a patient that could have impacted my diagnosis (assuming I drink soda, for example). Further, many of these preconceived notions would have been disputed if a closer look at my file was taken. For example, I was asked how the weight loss is going'- weight loss was not part of my health directive, and he would have known I'd lost weight in the past six months if he had taken a closer look at my file. To be frank, I felt like he saw me as a lazy, unhealthy, overweight person Instead of a person with a chronic health Issue that needs medical treatment. Overall, I am appreciative of Dr Safar's help, but left my appointments with this individual feeling a little astounded at his approach.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-05-15

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I felt like I was a child and didn't know anything about my condition. It left me unhappy.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-05

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I found Dr. Safar extremely efficient and thorough in all aspects as questioned above.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-03

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This was one of the best doctor appointments that I have ever experienced!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-20

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First visit. He was awesome!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-24

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Dr Safar was great

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-26

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Relypsa, Inc.	$34,450 VELTASSA $34,450
Vifor Pharma, Inc.	$1,662 VELTASSA $1,662
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$833 Rayaldee $822	Rayaldee (old) $11
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$493 JYNARQUE $281	SAMSCA $212
Amgen Inc.	$464 Parsabiv $236	Sensipar $62	XGEVA $40	$126
Other	$3,020 Electrophysiology $359	SOLIRIS $334	ENTRESTO $147	Edarbyclor $147	Auryxia $142	Other $1,891

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$22,312
Consulting Fee	$8,400
Food and Beverage	$6,005
Travel and Lodging	$4,024
Education	$182

Biography

Dr. Elyas Safar's specialty is adult nephrology. His average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Safar's clinical interests: polycystic kidney disease, kidney stones, and glomerulonephritis. He attended the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Safar is affiliated with Essentia Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inDuluth, MN as reported by Doctor.com.

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elyas David Safar, MD From 2012 - 2022

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