Nastaran Safdarian, MD
Senior Staff Physician
Dr. Safdarian joined North Texas Allergy & Asthma Associate in 2011. She offers allergy and immunology services at two locations in North Texas: Dallas and Plano. While she treats all types of allergies, she specializes in asthma, nasal and eye allergies, eczema, hives, and sinus disease. She also contributes her expertise in eosinophilic esophagitis, angioedema, drug allergy, and recurrent infections.
Dr. Safdarian graduated cum laude from the University of North Texas with a degree in biology. She received her Medical Degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, then trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, with an emphasis on women’s health. She completed her fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology at the University of Michigan. During that time, she served as University Health Service Faculty and Employee Health Physician. Dr. Safdarian is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Internal Medicine.
After completing her fellowship in Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Safdarian was thrilled to join North Texas Allergy & Asthma Associates. She’s a proud Texan who grew up in Denton and she has returned to her roots and looks forward to serving every patient as though they’re extended family. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, walking, and spending time with her family.
1. What drew you to medicine?
When I was younger, I remember reading medical-based books and always thought it would be great to be a doctor one day. Once in college, I started to shadow physicians and knew it was something I wanted to do. It really is an honor getting to know someone and help them feel better.
2.What are your passions outside of work?
I love spending time with my family and friends. My husband and I have 3 children and 2 dogs, so things are very busy in our house, and we love it. When time allows, I enjoy travel, walking, yoga, and reading.
3. What is your favorite restaurant?
Snappy Salads
4. Who would you consider to be your role model and why?
My parents. They worked hard their whole life to give my sister and me every opportunity.
5. What is your favorite movie or book?
Movie: Shawshank Redemption Book: Solve for Happy
6. What makes North Texas Allergy and Asthma Associates special in your opinion?
Our clinic truly is unique. We strive to treat every patient as if they were our own family and do everything with their best interest in mind.
7. What do you enjoy most about being a Medical Provider?
I enjoy helping others. The greatest feeling is when I see people at follow-up visits and they tell me that they are feeling better; it makes my day and it is so special being in a position to truly impact a life for the positive.
8. What is the best advice you have ever received?
Friedrich Nietzsche — “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.”
9. If you could have a conversation with any person or character who would it be and why?
I don’t think I could just pick one, there are so many I would like to speak with—such as my great grandparents, my parents when they were my age, and strong female figures from the past.
10. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Dark Chocolate