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Dr. Bashar Safar, MD

(Bashar Safar, MD - CLOSED)

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

King's College London School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: anal cancer, anal fistula, colorectal surgery procedures, and more.

530 1st Avenue Suite 7v
New York, NY 10016

(646) 501-0584

Dr. Bashar Safar, MD is a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from King's College London School of Medicine in 1997 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Bashar Safar, MD is affiliated with New York University, Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center and NYU Langone Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1800 Orleans Street Sheikh Zayed Tower
Baltimore, MD 21287

Address:

600 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287

Address:

10751 Falls Road Falls Concourse Suite 412 Johns Hopkins Medicine
Lutherville, MD 21093

Address:

240 East 38th Street 20th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Address:

530 1st Avenue Suite 7v
New York, NY 10016

Address:

555 Madison Avenue 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10022

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

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

doctor visit	68

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	38

doctor visit	58

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	46

doctor visit	115
gastrointestinal procedures	9
minimally invasive procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	22
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	41

doctor visit	111

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	50

abdominal surgery	8
doctor visit	118
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	22

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	43

abdominal surgery	23
doctor visit	99
gastrointestinal procedures	35
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	22
open surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	51

abdominal surgery	10
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	22

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	14
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	52

doctor visit	41
gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	51

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	105
gastrointestinal procedures	57
minimally invasive procedures	58
preventive care	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bashar Safar, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and open surgery.

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	98
gastrointestinal procedures	28
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	26
open surgery	13
preventive care	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Safar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	85
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	24
85 and over	3
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Safar, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	37
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Bashar Safar, MD graduated from King's College London School of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: King's College London School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - General Surgery (2007)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

New York University

Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

NYU Langone Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Bashar Safar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Healthfirst Medicaid, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), MetroPlus Child Health Plus, Trustmark , MetroPlus Medicare, MetroPlus Medicaid, MetroPlus Health, Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Elderplan, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Hotel Trades Council, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, AXA Assistance USA, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Meritain Health, CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), River Spring Medicare HMP SNP, NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, HIP Prime Gold, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., CenterLight Healthcare PACE, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP, Medicare Part A and B, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, WTC Health Program, CenterLight Healthcare Select and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Bashar Safar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HIP EPO

HIP Access II

HIP Access I

MagnaCare PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare Indemnity

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice

Aetna Open Access HMO

Vytra HMO

Healthfirst Medicaid

TRICARE

Anthem

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Healthfirst Medicare

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO

Aetna Open Access EPO

AARP

WellCare Medicare

WellCare

United Healthcare Medicare

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

1199SEIU

Guardian

Fidelis Care

HIP PPO

HIP POS

HIP HMO

Aetna

Aetna Medicare

HIP Child Health Plus

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

GHI Medicare Supplement

United Healthcare Navigate

Aetna POS

First Health PPO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Aetna Indemnity

Great-West Healthcare

Golden Rule

Community Care Network (CCN)

MetroPlus Child Health Plus

Trustmark

MetroPlus Medicare

MetroPlus Medicaid

MetroPlus Health

Beech Street PPO

Kaiser Permanente

GHI HMO

CIGNA PPO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

EmblemHealth

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA Indemnity

Healthfirst Child Health Plus

Elderplan

Medicaid Managed Care

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Local 1199 PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity

US Family Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Railroad Medicare

GEHA

BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

BCBS Healthplus Special Needs

BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group

Teamsters Allied Benefits

Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange

Apwu Health Plan

Christian Brothers Services

Qualcare Inc

BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

Hotel Trades Council

HIP Prime Silver Exchange

Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2

Insurance Design Administrators

Health Net of California

Global Excel

Centers Plan For Healthy Living

Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1

American Plan Administrators

HIP Prime Platinum Exchange

BCBS Local 32BJ Employees

Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange

HIP Prime Gold Exchange

Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO

AXA Assistance USA

Fiserv Health

Mutual of Omaha

UMR

VillageCare

BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO

BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange

BCBS EPO (LICH Employees)

Screen Actors Guild

HIP Prime Silver

HIP Prime Bronze Exchange

Meritain Health

CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT

HIP VIP Medicare Bold

Administrative Concepts

HIP Bridge

Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO

Connecticare Bridge

BCBS PPO (LICH Employees)

BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY

BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees)

River Spring Medicare HMP SNP

NY Fire Department - WTC

HIP Prime Bronze

Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan

BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group

BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage

Connecticare Commercial

HIP Prime Gold

Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO

Health Republic of New Jersey

Nippon Life Ins Co

Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4

HIP VIP Medicare Prime

New York Hotel Trades

HIP Prime Basic Exchange

Global Health

Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange

HIP Prime Platinum

NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan

World Trade Center - Sedgwick

US Life Insurance Company

BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group

BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees)

Oxford Health Plans Liberty

Wlny-TV Inc.

CenterLight Healthcare PACE

BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP

Medicare Part A and B

Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange

BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)

Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO

BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO

IUOE Local 14-14B

Chesterfield Resources Inc

HIP Medicare Supplement

Diversified Administration Corporation

VNS NY Choice Select Health

WellNet

Bind Benefits inc

BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)

Health And Recovery Plan (Harp)

Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO

HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange

Allied

Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual

Qualcare Direct

Oxford Health Plans Freedom

Professional Benefit Admin

BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group

Wellfleet-NYU Student

Starmark

BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group

WTC Health Program

CenterLight Healthcare Select

BCBS Federal Program

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$33,939 ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY Curved Intraluminal Stapler $16,642	HARMONIC Product Family $16,406	ENSEAL Product Family $282	ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $252	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $247	Other $110
Ethicon US, LLC	$9,855 STRATAFIX $4,680	ENSEAL Product Family $4,001	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $763	Echelon Powered Circular $147	ENDOPATH XCEL Trocar Portfolio $139	Other $125
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$8,550 Da Vinci Surgical System $8,550
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,552 Signia $25	$1,528
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$541 SYNECOR Biomaterial $282	GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforce $150	BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $110
Other	$3,343 Exparel $435	DERMACELL $420	STRATTICE $278	Phasix Mesh $207	SEPRAFILM ADHESION BARRIER $196	Other $1,807

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$42,412
Food and Beverage	$6,953
Education	$4,500
Travel and Lodging	$3,916

Research Payments

Dr. Bashar Safar, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $56,320.

Biography

Dr. Bashar Safar is a specialist in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. After attending King's College London School of Medicine, Dr. Safar completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University and a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. His areas of expertise include cancer surgery, rectal cancer, and polypectomy (polyp removal). He accepts several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center.