Department Of Veterans Affairs
1670 Clairmont Rd, 
Decatur, GA 

Overview

Atef Salam is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Georgia.

His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Salam is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Vascular Surgery in GA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Department of Veterans Affairs
1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033

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. Atef A. Salam

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Atef A. Salam?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Atef A. Salam by calling their office at 404-321-6111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Atef A. Salam a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Atef A. Salam is classified as an Experienced expert for Carotid Artery Surgery, 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. Atef A. Salam specialize in?

While Dr. Atef A. Salam is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Surgery, Aneurysm Repair, and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Atef A. Salam participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Atef A. Salam has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carotid Artery Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Atef A. Salam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Atef A. Salam accept my insurance?

Dr. Atef A. Salam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-321-6111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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