Overview
Dr. Mark S. Salem is a board-certified UCI Health gastroenterologist who specializes in the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). His clinical interests include Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, pouch-related disorders and extra-intestinal manifestations of IBD.Salem earned his medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Fla. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at LAC+USC Medical Center and the Keck School of Medicine at USC in Los Angeles, Calif., followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.During his Baylor fellowship, he spent a month of IBD training at UC San Francisco School of Medicine as the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation's Visiting IBD fellow. He also pursued additional IBD training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
Dr. Salem is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Salem is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
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Dr. Salem 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. Mark S. Salem
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark S. Salem?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark S. Salem by calling their office at 888-717-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark S. Salem a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark S. Salem is classified as an Advanced expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Mark S. Salem specialize in?
While Dr. Mark S. Salem is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Mark S. Salem participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark S. Salem has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Mark S. Salem's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark S. Salem accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark S. Salem accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 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.
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- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Salem isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
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- Celiac DiseaseDr. Salem isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- ColitisDr. Salem isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Salem isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Salem isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Salem isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- MalabsorptionDr. Salem isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.