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 of best….
Professional
Detailed in all care aspects
Clear communications
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(3 days ago)
May-2026
Dr. Salem saved my life vis her surgical skills. She is simply the best!!
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Very thorough and understanding
(4 days ago)
May-2026
5 Stars Aren’t Enough.
(5 days ago)
May-2026
Excellent doctor -kind, very skilled, attentive. Thank you
(5 days ago)
May-2026
Dr. Salem was helpful and answered all my questions on this follow up check after my surgery of May 12th.
(6 days ago)
May-2026
I appreciate Dr Salem's council on treatment. But the phone answering service is terrible. I had to make six or more calls to the office before finally getting a message through accounting to have the office call me back. If it were not for Dr Salem I find a new office
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Thank you Doctor.
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Dr Salem is the best.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. Salem is the greatest. She cares about you and the issue that you have. She cares for you and explains to you what is going on with your body and provides you the optiona you have. She allows you to make the decision
She is an Angel here on earth.
(1 week ago)
May-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).
Best of best…. Professional Detailed in all care aspects Clear communications Trust
Dr. Salem saved my life vis her surgical skills. She is simply the best!!
Very thorough and understanding
5 Stars Aren’t Enough.
Excellent doctor -kind, very skilled, attentive. Thank you
Dr. Salem was helpful and answered all my questions on this follow up check after my surgery of May 12th.
I appreciate Dr Salem's council on treatment. But the phone answering service is terrible. I had to make six or more calls to the office before finally getting a message through accounting to have the office call me back. If it were not for Dr Salem I find a new office
Thank you Doctor.
Dr Salem is the best.
Dr. Salem is the greatest. She cares about you and the issue that you have. She cares for you and explains to you what is going on with your body and provides you the optiona you have. She allows you to make the decision She is an Angel here on earth.