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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Dr. Salem is the best doctor I have ever been treated by. She is super qualified,,smart , highly skilled and explains things thoroughly . If I can ups give her 10 stars,,I would.
(2 days ago)
Sep-2026
She’s outstanding. Engaged, thorough, informative and caring!
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Great doctor
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Always the best!
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr .Salem is the very best Physician I have ever had! She is a brilliant surgeon and has so much compassion and treats her patients like they are the only one she has! Can’t rate her high enough!!
(6 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Salem is kind, knowledgeable and professional. She takes the time to explain things to you in honest and ready to understand terms. She is the best!!!
(6 days ago)
Sep-2026
She’s an excellent doctor who really gets to know her patients.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Always extremely happy to talk to me and to provide the necessary information.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Salem has been providing care for my mother for the past couple of months. She did a very complex surgery on my mom, which was very successful. Her aftercare has been no less than amazing. She listens to my mom and is very compassionate and caring. We are incredibly fortunate to have met and have her provide care for my mom, she truly saved my mom‘s life.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Salem is not only highly professional and knowledgeable, but also genuinely compassionate and courteous. Her sincere concern and attentive manner exemplify the highest level of professionalism.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
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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).
Dr. Salem is the best doctor I have ever been treated by. She is super qualified,,smart , highly skilled and explains things thoroughly . If I can ups give her 10 stars,,I would.
She’s outstanding. Engaged, thorough, informative and caring!
Great doctor
Always the best!
Dr .Salem is the very best Physician I have ever had! She is a brilliant surgeon and has so much compassion and treats her patients like they are the only one she has! Can’t rate her high enough!!
Dr. Salem is kind, knowledgeable and professional. She takes the time to explain things to you in honest and ready to understand terms. She is the best!!!
She’s an excellent doctor who really gets to know her patients.
Always extremely happy to talk to me and to provide the necessary information.
Dr. Salem has been providing care for my mother for the past couple of months. She did a very complex surgery on my mom, which was very successful. Her aftercare has been no less than amazing. She listens to my mom and is very compassionate and caring. We are incredibly fortunate to have met and have her provide care for my mom, she truly saved my mom‘s life.
Dr. Salem is not only highly professional and knowledgeable, but also genuinely compassionate and courteous. Her sincere concern and attentive manner exemplify the highest level of professionalism.