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Saleem Islam, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Gainesville, FL

SaleemIslamMD

Pediatric (General) Surgery Gainesville, FL

Professor of Surgery, Division Chief, Pediatric Surgery University of Florida College of Medicine

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  • Office

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    100119
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Phone+1 352-392-3718
    Fax+1 352-392-9081

Education & Training

  • University of Massachusetts
    University of MassachusettsMPH, Public Health, 2004 - 2006
  • School of Public Health, University of Massachusetts
    School of Public Health, University of MassachusettsMPH, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2001 - 2003
  • UMass Chan Medical School
    UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 2001
  • Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard medical School
    Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard medical Schoolnone, Pediatric Surgery - Lung Biology, 1996 - 1998
  • Aga Khan Medical College
    Aga Khan Medical CollegeClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2001 - 2005
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AOA Award as Faculty AOA, 2014
  • Volunteer Physician of the Year Award RAHMA Mercy Clinic, 2017
  • Elected to Society for Teaching Scholars University of Florida College of Medicine, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Laparoscopic repair of a neonatal Lumbar Hernia  
    Khan F, Islam S, APSP J Case Rep, 1/1/2018
  • Delayed healing associated with silver sulfadiazine use for partial thickness scald burns in children  
    Raymond SL, Zecevic A, Larson SD, Ruzic A, Islam S, Am Surg, 1/1/2018
  • Gabapentin Improves Oral feeding in neurologically intact infants with abdominal disorders  
    O'Mara KL, Islam S, Taylor JA, et al, J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Simultaneous diagnosis of biliary dyskinesia and gastroparesis in teenage girls.
    Islam S, Waseem S, Jolley CD, J Surg Res, 1/1/2010
  • Blunt Traumatic brain injuries in children - Predictors of outcome.
    Islam S, Vick LR, Schwannebeck J, J Surg Res, 1/1/2010
  • Correlation Of Recording From Mucosal And Serosal EGG Probes With Gastric Emptying And Gastric Neuro-Muscular Status.
    Ernest S. Weeks, Elizabeth Rickman, Robert E. Schmieg, Jay Salameh, Christopher J. Lahr, Saleem Islam, et al, Am J Gastroenterology, 1/1/2008
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Lectures

  • Outcomes in surgical treatment of Pilonidal disease in adolescents. 
    Jacksonville, FL - 1/30/2018
  • Atresia complicating Gastroschisis: Analysis from a Multicenter Study. 
    Jacksonville, FL - 1/30/2018
  • The Role of Surgery in management of Chrons disease in Children. 
    Jacksonville, FL - 1/30/2018
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Other

  • Laparoscopic Implantation of a gastric stimulator. 
    Shah AN, Islam S, Video, C Surgeries
    https://www.csurgeries.com/video/laparoscopic-implantation-gastric-stimulator/
    1/1/2017
  • Laparoscopic Left Retroperitoneal Lymph node dissection. (video) 
    Islam S, JL Talbert Pediatric Surgical Research Symposium, University of Florida
    1/25/2016
  • Laparoscopic placement of a gastric electrical stimulator. (video) 
    Islam S, 20th Annual Congress International Pediatric Endosurgery Group
    Prague, Czech Republic - 1/3/2011
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Professional Memberships