Richard Saleeby Jr., M.D.
Practice: Saleeby & Wessels Proctology
Specialty: General Surgery: Colon & Rectal Surgery
Office locations: Raleigh, NC
Dr. Richard Saleeby Jr. has completed a Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He is also a board-certified colon & rectal surgeon.
Dr. Richard Saleeby Jr. has completed a Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He is also a board-certified colon & rectal surgeon.
Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Saleeby Jr. attended North Carolina State University graduating in 1980 with a B.S. and M.S. in Zoology and Physiology. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill medical school before completing a general surgery residency program at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Saleeby Jr. later completed a Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He is a Board-Certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon. Upon completing his fellowship he returned to Raleigh and has been in practice with his father since 1990.
Dr. Saleeby, Jr. is an active member and past president of the Piedmont Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. He is a fellow of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons and a member of the NC & Wake County Medical Societies and The Christian Medical and Dental Association.
Dr. Saleeby, Jr. is married to Jackie Newlin-Saleeby and they have two daughters, Joanna and Julie. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, playing golf, traveling and is active in his church, Bible Study Fellowship, Athletes in Action and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Dr. Saleeby is excellent! He listens to you and your concerns. I never feel like he’s rushing you through the exam. Very easy to talk to and puts you at ease.
Absolutely love Dr. Saleeby's expertise, professionalism and bedside manners! He performed my surgery in a meticulous and impeccable manner and I am so grateful for him. Prior to my surgery, he approached me in a calm demeanor which calmed my nerves! Thanks Dr. Saleeby for all you have done for me to help improve my medical situation which will also enhance my daily life!
Very professional yet caring. Did a great job of putting me at ease
Very professional! Very knowledgeable!!
Excellent Dr! Listens and is gentle. So glad I found him.
The office staff are cordial and friendly. No waiting!
Such a teacher and a kind human. My anxiety was so high dealing with this issue….Dr. Saleeby gave me the knowledge and tools to navigate through it. Thank you
Awesome office, staff and Doctor!
He is wonderful
Dr. Saleeby is very special. The office staff completes the team experience. Thank you.