About
Terra Safer, MD, holds dual board certification in internal medicine and pediatrics, a distinction that allows her to care for patients from newborns through seniors. She earned her medical degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, then completed the Harvard Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency, training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. She carries Diplomate certifications from both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics.
Before joining Hoag Prime's Newport Beach Fashion Island location, Dr. Safer spent 12 years as a Clinical Professor at the University of California, Irvine, where she trained medical students and residents. She has built a career spanning more than 14 years and focuses her clinical attention on chronic disease management, adolescent medicine, and preventive care. Her interest in medicine traces back to high school, when her father underwent heart surgery and she discovered her draw toward caring for others. She speaks conversational Spanish and stays active outside the office through mountain biking, hiking, and time with her children.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Residency
Harvard Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital
Additional Training
Clinical Professor, University of California, Irvine (12 years)
Certifications
Languages
Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Safer right for?
Dr. Safer is an ideal fit for families who want a single physician to care for multiple generations. Her dual certification in internal medicine and pediatrics means she treats everyone from newborns to older adults. Patients managing chronic disease or adolescent health conditions benefit from her focused clinical experience. Families who value a physician with an academic background and 14-plus years of practice will find her depth of training reassuring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Safer treats patients of all ages, from newborns through seniors. Her dual board certification in internal medicine and pediatrics gives her the credentials and training to care for multiple generations of the same family.
Yes. Dr. Safer holds Diplomate certifications from both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics.
Dr. Safer completed the Harvard Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency program. She trained at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital.
Dr. Safer focuses on chronic disease management, adolescent medicine, and preventive care. Her broad training allows her to manage a wide range of conditions across every age group.
Yes. Dr. Safer served as a Clinical Professor at the University of California, Irvine for 12 years. During that time she trained medical students and residents across her specialty areas.
Yes. Dr. Safer speaks conversational Spanish, which allows her to communicate directly with Spanish-speaking patients.
Dr. Safer sees patients at the Hoag Prime Newport Beach Fashion Island location.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026