“My job is rewarding because I have the opportunity to support women through meaningful and vulnerable stages of their lives. I love building trust, educating patients, and helping women feel heard and supported.”
“My job is rewarding because I have the opportunity to support women through meaningful and vulnerable stages of their lives. I love building trust, educating patients, and helping women feel heard and supported.”
Safiyah Khalfan, PA-C, is a Long Island native who earned her bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in Neuroscience from Hofstra University. While earning patient-care experience hours, she volunteered as a doula at NYU Winthrop Hospital, where she developed a strong passion for women’s health.
Safiyah completed her master’s in physician assistant studies at St. John’s University, including an OB-GYN rotation at NYP Flushing Hospital with experience in both clinical and surgical settings. Her work included assisting with C-sections, deliveries, myomectomies, preventive care, and prenatal management. After graduation, she served as a General Surgery PA at New York Presbyterian/Bronxville, assisting in a broad range of procedures, including robotic surgeries, vaginal hysterectomies, and salpingectomies.
Safiyah later returned to her women’s health as an Ob/Gyn PA in a Jackson Heights clinic, providing care primarily to Spanish-speaking patients. Her scope includes annual exams, colposcopy, diagnostic hysteroscopy (Endosee), IUD and Nexplanon insertion and removal, and management of PMOS, fibroids, ovarian cysts, menopause, and urinary incontinence.
Professional Achievements
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certified
- Comprehensive Colposcopy Course through the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
- Nexplanon-certified through Organon
An Interview with Safiyah Khalfan PA-C
What led you to the field of obstetrics/gynecology?
As a volunteer doula at NYU Winthrop Hospital, I supported birthing mothers with comfort and guidance while helping them engage in their care decisions. This experience solidified my commitment to women’s health and to empowering women with the knowledge to make informed choices about their reproductive care.
How many years have you been practicing in the field?
I have been a PA for more than 2 years, working in OBGYN for almost a year.
What makes your job rewarding?
My job is rewarding because I have the opportunity to support women through meaningful and vulnerable stages of their lives. I love building trust, educating patients, and helping women feel heard and supported.
What brought you to the area and to this practice?
I came to Forest Hills while completing graduate school at St. John’s University, and stayed for its diverse community, vibrant culture, and the opportunity to provide essential care to women in need. I joined the Woman’s Health Pavilion by recommendation from a friend who works here; she’s told me for years that she loves her work and appreciates her knowledgeable and supportive colleagues.
Do you have special interests or areas of specialty as an ob/gyn?
I am interested in caring for women in specialties of fertility and prenatal care.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I enjoy staying active through yoga, Pilates, strength training, and running, exploring new restaurants in NYC, and spending time with friends and family.
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