Dr. Carol E. Salem, M.D. received her medical degree from the University of Southern California (USC). She completed a surgical internship and residencies in surgery and urology at USC, as well as a fellowship in urologic oncology at the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is a urologic cancer surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of prostate cancer and other urologic malignancies.
Dr. Carol E. Salem, M.D. received her medical degree from the University of Southern California (USC). She completed a surgical internship and residencies in surgery and urology at USC, as well as a fellowship in urologic oncology at the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is a urologic cancer surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of prostate cancer and other urologic malignancies.
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Best surgical experience I have ever had. She is amazing.
Mar-2025
Muy amable gracias por su atención
Mar-2025
Try to get reminder appointment calls a priority.
Mar-2025
Dr. Salem’s skills and expertise are exceptional. She is one of the most caring doctors I have ever known. I will be forever grateful that she was my husband’s surgeon. She is a unique doctor that anyone is fortunate to be under her care. I also really love her sense of humor! Dr. Salem felt like she was part of our family, a true gem!
Mar-2025
Cares about patient. Listen and explain actions
Mar-2025
Great explanation of treatment
Mar-2025
Thorough and nice
Mar-2025
Always has the best explanations for any questions about procedures, etc
Mar-2025
Totally
Mar-2025
Greatest doctor ever!
Mar-2025
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GU-San Diego - Hillcrest
4060 4th Ave. Suite #310 San Diego, CA
Dr. Carol E. Salem, M.D. is medical director of the Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Program at Scripps Mercy Hospital and has recently joined Hillcrest Urological Medical Group across from the hospital. Dr. Salem is a urologic cancer surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of prostate cancer and other urologic malignancies.
Under Dr. Salem's direction, the Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Program at Scripps Mercy Hospital offers patients access to nerve sparing urologic and prostate surgical procedures that help maintain normal function. Compared to traditional surgery, these minimally invasive procedures result in quicker recovery, less pain and less scarring.
Certified by the American Board of Urology with a subspecialty in urologic oncology, Dr. Salem is specially trained in robotic surgery with the state of the art da Vinci® Surgical Systcm. Before joining Scripps Mercy, Dr. Salem was director of Urologic Oncology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Cancer Center. She has consistently been recognized as one of San Diego's Top Doctors by the San Diego Medical Society and San Diego Magazine.
Dr. Salem received her bachelor's degree in biochemistry and cell biology from the University of California, San Diego and her medical degree from the University of Southern California (USC). She completed a surgical internship and residencies in surgery and urology at USC, as well as a fellowship in urologic oncology at the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Dr. Salem's patient care philosophy is very simple: the patient comes first. She maintains communication with the referring physician during the treatment process and refers the patient back to the physician following treatment. Dr. Salem's office is located at Hillcrest Urological Medical Group, 4060 Fourth Avenue, Suite 310. For referrals or second opinions, please contact Dr. Salem at 1.800.SCRIPPS (1.800.727.4777).
Best surgical experience I have ever had. She is amazing.
Muy amable gracias por su atención
Try to get reminder appointment calls a priority.
Dr. Salem’s skills and expertise are exceptional. She is one of the most caring doctors I have ever known. I will be forever grateful that she was my husband’s surgeon. She is a unique doctor that anyone is fortunate to be under her care. I also really love her sense of humor! Dr. Salem felt like she was part of our family, a true gem!
Cares about patient. Listen and explain actions
Great explanation of treatment
Thorough and nice
Always has the best explanations for any questions about procedures, etc
Totally
Greatest doctor ever!