Overview
Dr. Salim is chief of the Division of Trauma, Burn and Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he leads a team of trauma specialist providing expert, multidisciplinary care for thousands of trauma and burn patients each year. Prior to joining the Brigham, Dr. Salim was an attending physician and program director of the general surgery residency educational program and director of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He earned his bachelor's degree from Duke University, a master's degree from Columbia University and his medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Salim completed his general surgery internship and residency, as well as his fellowship in trauma and surgical critical care at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. His clinical interests have focused on the care of the acutely ill trauma, emergency surgery and intensive care unit patient. Dr. Salim's clinical research is focused on the care and outcomes of trauma patients, improving the physiology of organ donors and improving the rate of organ donation. He has authored or co-authored over 350 peer-reviewed publications. His most recent research as principal investigator, funded by the National Institutes of Health, has focused on racial disparities in organ donation, specifically among Hispanic Americans in Southern California. Other aspects of his research include identifying and quantifying the long-term physical, emotion and psychosocial effects following moderate to severe traumatic injuries. Dr. Salim also serves as the co-medical director of the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation.
Dr. Salim is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Appendicitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 306 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ali Salim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ali Salim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ali Salim by calling their office at 617-732-5500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ali Salim a top-rated expert for Small Bowel Resection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ali Salim is classified as an Advanced expert for Small Bowel Resection, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ali Salim specialize in?
While Dr. Ali Salim is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Small Bowel Resection, Gastrostomy, and Traumatic Brain Injury. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Ali Salim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ali Salim has published 306 articles and abstracts on conditions like Small Bowel Resection. You can view a list of Dr. Ali Salim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ali Salim accept my insurance?
Dr. Ali Salim accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-5500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- AppendicitisDr. Salim isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- GastrostomyDr. Salim isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Salim isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Salim isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Salim isAdvanced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Salim isAdvanced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Salim isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendectomyDr. Salim isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Salim isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Salim isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Salim isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Salim isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.