Overview
He is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgeons. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. This means his education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Salama attended the University of Washington where he earned a degree in Biology in 1986, his Medical Degree in 1990 and completed two years of General Surgery Residency in 1992. He completed another three years of General Surgery Residency at the Mary Imogene Basset Hospital, New York, an affiliate of Columbia University. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgeons. American College of Surgeons Dr. Salama is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. This means his education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the American College of Surgeons. Practice History After private practice in Yakima, Dr. Salama opened his practice in Bellevue in 1997. He is on staff at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland and Swedish Hospital in Seattle.
His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Salama 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sam M. Salama
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sam M. Salama?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sam M. Salama by calling their office at 425-455-4900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sam M. Salama a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sam M. Salama is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallbladder 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. Sam M. Salama specialize in?
While Dr. Sam M. Salama is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Sam M. Salama accept my insurance?
Dr. Sam M. Salama accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-455-4900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- CellulitisDr. Salama isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Salama isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Salama isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Salama isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Salama isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Salama isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.