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Dr. Carol Elizabeth Salem, MD

Urology, Surgical Oncology, Oncology
34 years of experience
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista 435 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 691-7000

Overview
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Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Carol Salem, MD, is a urologist who specializes in surgically treating prostate cancer and other urologic malignancies. She is medical director of the Scripps Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Program and is a member of Hillcrest Urological Medical Group. Before joining Scripps, 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 Diegos Top Doctors by the San Diego County Medical Society and San Diego Magazine. Dr. Salem received her bachelors 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. Salems 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.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Lac Usc Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California - 1991

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
435 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Specialties Treated

Oncology
Urology
Surgical Oncology

Conditions Addressed

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Urinary Incontinence
Bladder Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Calculus of the Urinary System
Prostate Cancer
Testicular Cancer

Procedures Performed

Urinary Flow Tests
Nephrectomy
Cystourethroscopy
Prostate Biopsy
Kidney Transplant
Circumcision
Bladder Repair
Cystoscopy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Triwest Healthcare Alliance
Alignment Health Plan
Medicare
Community Health Group
SCAN Health Plan
Meritain Health
Kaiser Permanente
Blue Shield of California
Transamerica
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Humana
Medi-Cal
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CHAMPVA
Security Life
Health Net
Contra Costa Health Plan
Brand New Day
Ambetter
L.A. Care Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
AARP
Molina Healthcare
State Farm
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Western Health Advantage
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
GEHA

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99