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Dr. Salko is excellent! He listens to concerns and explains things thoroughly.
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very personable, great bedside manner and completely professional
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Salko is always very professional and helpful. He answers my questions, is very through with testing and exams. I can trust him and always feel confident in his wisdom and the next steps to take to healing. I give him A+.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Outstanding experience — looking forward to followup
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Personable, reflective, knowledgeable about my history and my options.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent experience. Friendly and professional, great combo. I would definitely highly recommend Dr. Salko.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Exceptional bedside manner . Explained everything very well
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Great but short visit
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Informative, patient and kind.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
He has won the most compassionate bedside manners doctors I've ever had. What a blessing. 1 to 10 he's a 10 and I don't think anybody in the world becomes a 10 but he is a 10
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
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University Orthopedics - Mansfield Forbes
89 Forbes Blvd Suite 100 Mansfield, MA 02048
University Orthopedics - Middletown
34 Valley Road Middletown, RI 02842
University Orthopedics - East Greenwich
1598 South County Trail East Greenwich, RI 02818
University Orthopedics - Kettle Point
1 Kettle Point Ave #1 East Providence, RI 02914
Dr. Philip Salko specializes in primary care sports medicine and interventional pain management utilizing ultrasound, fluoroscopy and other non-invasive modalities. He has advanced training in regenerative medicine techniques such as “Platelet Rich Plasma” injections and continues teach on the subject.
Prior to joining University Orthopedics, he worked as Chief of Primary Care Sports Medicine for a regional orthopedic group. He served as Head Team Physician at Bryant University and as an Assistant Professor at Brown Medical School. He is now a team physician for Brown University and head team physician for Salve Regina University.
Additionally, Dr. Salko was one of the original founders of the Brown Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, where he served as Assistant Site Fellowship Director. Dr. Salko is also a member of the Communications Committee of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, as well as, a Board Member of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League. He has served as a medical volunteer for the Save the Bay Swim; “Rhode Races” Newport marathon and half marathon; North Kingstown High School; Bryant University; RI Medical Reserve Corps; and Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Dr. Salko received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster PA.
Throughout his training he has worked with multiple Olympic teams including Bobsledding, Ski Jumping, and Short Track Speed Skating. He has worked with multiple teams from football and soccer to water polo and golf in all divisions of NCAA athletics.
Dr. Salko lives with his wife, two dogs and five chickens in North Kingstown, RI.
Dr. Salko is excellent! He listens to concerns and explains things thoroughly.
Very personable, great bedside manner and completely professional
Dr. Salko is always very professional and helpful. He answers my questions, is very through with testing and exams. I can trust him and always feel confident in his wisdom and the next steps to take to healing. I give him A+.
Outstanding experience — looking forward to followup
Personable, reflective, knowledgeable about my history and my options.
Excellent experience. Friendly and professional, great combo. I would definitely highly recommend Dr. Salko.
Exceptional bedside manner . Explained everything very well
Great but short visit
Informative, patient and kind.
He has won the most compassionate bedside manners doctors I've ever had. What a blessing. 1 to 10 he's a 10 and I don't think anybody in the world becomes a 10 but he is a 10