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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Very professional doctor. Explains detail about your problem. Also very very sweet in her manners.
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Clearly the best.
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very proficient !
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
She’s the best!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Salem is an outstanding physician.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very clear and had the the time to explain in a very simple way. I
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Absolutely wonderful ❤️
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Carol is the best!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Salem is always the best. Very personable and kind. She saved my life and I thank God every day for her .
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Salem is awesome. Super responsive
(1 month ago)
Sep-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).
Very professional doctor. Explains detail about your problem. Also very very sweet in her manners.
Clearly the best.
Very proficient !
She’s the best!
Dr Salem is an outstanding physician.
Very clear and had the the time to explain in a very simple way. I
Absolutely wonderful ❤️
Carol is the best!
Dr Salem is always the best. Very personable and kind. She saved my life and I thank God every day for her .
Dr Salem is awesome. Super responsive