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  • Office

    6699 Alvarado Rd
    Suite 2308
    San Diego, CA 92120
    Phone+1 619-462-9010
    Fax+1 619-287-8165

Summary

  • Dr. Chitra Safaya, MD is an infectious disease specialist in San Diego, California. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in California, Arizona, and Illinois. She is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Coronado Hospital.

Education & Training

  • Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
    Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & ScienceFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2011 - 2012
  • Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
    Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & ScienceResidency, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2011
  • Pramukhswami Medical College
    Pramukhswami Medical CollegeClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2013 - 2017
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2008 - 2014
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Press Mentions

  • Even if You’ve Had COVID, Getting Vaccinated Will Prevent a Possibly Serious Reinfection
    Even if You’ve Had COVID, Getting Vaccinated Will Prevent a Possibly Serious ReinfectionMarch 14th, 2021