
Overview
Dr. Saltzman is the Director of Endoscopy at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Director of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Program. He is a Professor of Medicine, part-time, at Harvard Medical School and is actively involved in patient care, teaching, clinical research, and administration.His areas of expertise include upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and all areas of endoscopy. He has served as the President of the New England Endoscopy Society and as a Governor for the State of Massachusetts for the American College of Gastroenterology. His editorial activities include being an Associate Editor of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Section Editor for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy for UpToDate.He is the immediate past Chair of the Educational Affairs Committee for the American College of Gastroenterology and currently serves as a trustee for the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Saltzman is an active investigator in multiple areas including upper gastrointestinal bleeding, new endoscopic technologies and improving colon cancer detection/prevention.
Dr. Saltzman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colorectal Polyps, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Saltzman is board certified in Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 105 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Saltzman is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
45 Francis Street, Asb2-2, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Saltzman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. John R. Saltzman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John R. Saltzman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John R. Saltzman by calling their office at 617-732-6389. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John R. Saltzman a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John R. Saltzman is classified as an Elite expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 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. John R. Saltzman specialize in?
While Dr. John R. Saltzman is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. John R. Saltzman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John R. Saltzman has published 104 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. John R. Saltzman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John R. Saltzman accept my insurance?
Dr. John R. Saltzman accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-6389 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
- Elite
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Saltzman isElite. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Distinguished
- ColonoscopyDr. Saltzman isDistinguished. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Saltzman isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- EndoscopyDr. Saltzman isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Advanced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Saltzman isAdvanced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Saltzman isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastritisDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- IndigestionDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- JaundiceDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- PancreatectomyDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Stent PlacementDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Stomach CancerDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Saltzman isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.

