Distinguished in Myocarditis

Dr. Salim S. Hayek

Cardiology | Hospital Medicine
Utmb Faculty Group Practice
301 University Blvd, 
Galveston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Distinguished in Myocarditis
Utmb Faculty Group Practice
301 University Blvd, 
Galveston, TX 
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Overview

Salim Hayek is a Cardiologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Hayek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Myocarditis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Hayek is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 234 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 15 articles in the study of Myocarditis.

Specialties
Cardiology
Hospital Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in GA
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
French
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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  • POS
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Anthem
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Community Health
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Community Health Choice
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Health Alliance Plan
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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Highmark
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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McLaren Health
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Meridian Choice
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Sutter Health
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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University of Michigan Health
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Wellcare
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Locations

UTMB FACULTY GROUP PRACTICE
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

8 Clinical Trials

ReActiv8 Stimulation Therapy vs Optimal Medical Management: A Randomized Evaluation
ReActiv8 Stimulation Therapy vs Optimal Medical Management: A Randomized Evaluation
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Understanding and Predicting Breast Cancer Events After Treatment (UPBEAT)
Understanding and Predicting Breast Cancer Events After Treatment (UPBEAT)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 25, 2024
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prospective Observational Study Examining Clinical Characteristics, Inflammatory Markers, Treatments and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 at the University of Michigan Healthcare System in Ann Arbor
Prospective Observational Study Examining Clinical Characteristics, Inflammatory Markers, Treatments and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 at the University of Michigan Healthcare System in Ann Arbor
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 31, 2023
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
The International Study of Inflammation in COVID-19: A Prospective Multi-Center Observational Study Examining the Role of Biomarkers of Inflammation in Predicting Covid-19 Related Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients
The International Study of Inflammation in COVID-19: A Prospective Multi-Center Observational Study Examining the Role of Biomarkers of Inflammation in Predicting Covid-19 Related Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 31, 2023
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Multi-center, Prospective, Controlled, Clinical Trial of Wireless CranioFacial Nerve Stimulation (CFNS) for the Treatment of CranioFacial Neuropathic Pain
Multi-center, Prospective, Controlled, Clinical Trial of Wireless CranioFacial Nerve Stimulation (CFNS) for the Treatment of CranioFacial Neuropathic Pain
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 12, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Sham-Control Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Clonidine Micropellets for the Treatment of Pain Associated With Lumbosacral Radiculopathy in Adults
A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Sham-Control Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Clonidine Micropellets for the Treatment of Pain Associated With Lumbosacral Radiculopathy in Adults
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 06, 2023
Intervention Type: Combination product, Other
Study Drug: Clonidine Micropellets
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Double Blind Cross-over Trial of Continuous Intrathecal Infusion for Assessing Patients With Chronic Non-cancer Pain Who Would Benefit From Treatment With Intrathecal Drug Delivery System (IDDS) Implant
A Randomized Double Blind Cross-over Trial of Continuous Intrathecal Infusion for Assessing Patients With Chronic Non-cancer Pain Who Would Benefit From Treatment With Intrathecal Drug Delivery System (IDDS) Implant
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 12, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Device, Other
Study Phase: Phase 4
Percutaneous Image Guided Delivery of Autologous Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Symptomatic Degenerated Intervertebral Disc Disease
Percutaneous Image Guided Delivery of Autologous Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Symptomatic Degenerated Intervertebral Disc Disease
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: May 05, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Early Phase 1
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232 Total Publications

Cardiovascular and Thromboembolic Events in Children and Adults With Glomerular Disease: Findings From the Cure GlomeruloNephropathy (CureGN) Network.
Cardiovascular and Thromboembolic Events in Children and Adults With Glomerular Disease: Findings From the Cure GlomeruloNephropathy (CureGN) Network.
Journal: Kidney medicine
Published: June 13, 2025
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