Salim S.HayekMDFACC, FAHA

Cardiology • Galveston, TX

Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer, Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, interim

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Office
712 Texas Ave
Galveston, TX 77550

Summary

I am a seasoned cardiologist, NIH-funded physician-scientist, and clinical leader with over five years of experience in healthcare transformation and a strong academic background.

As the Chief Transformation Officer of the University of Texas Medical Branch and former Medical Director of the University of Michigan’s Frankel Cardiovascular Center Clinics, the largest multi-disciplinary cardiovascular center in the UM system, I have specialized in data-driven optimization of physician compensation and clinical processes, significantly improving patient care and operational efficiency. My leadership has involved the development and implementation of novel care models, workflow streamlining, and utilization optimization, all while integrating cutting-edge research findings into actionable practices.

My research expertise lies in bench-to-bedside translational science, deciphering the mechanisms of inflammation underlying the association between kidney and cardiovascular disease, and the use of novel biomarkers and high-throughput technologies such as proteomics in risk-prediction, personalization of therapy, and implementation of preventive strategies. I also lead cohort development as an Associate Director of Precision Health at the University of Michigan and direct the Research Development Core for the University of Michigan George O’Brien Kidney Center.

I have authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, many in the highest impact journals, and my works have been cited over 13,000 times, with an h-index of 51 and i10-index of 129. My contributions have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the American College of Cardiology Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist award, American Heart Association Samuel Levine Early Career Investigator award, Juanita L. Merchant Early Career Endowment award, and the Jerome W. Conn Award for Excellence in Research.

New Test Can Predict if You Will Have Kidney Disease

News story on landmark study on biomarker predicting kidney disease

ESC TV 2015 - Best Poster - Depression and angina in CAD

Best Poster - Depression and angina in CAD Konstantin Krychtiuk (Vienna, Austria) Salim Hayek (Atlanta, USA) Watch more ESC TV videos on: http://www.escardio.or

Education & Training

Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2013 - 2018
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2013
American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 2024 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2018 - 2025
GA State Medical License 2012 - 2019
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical SonographyPhysicians’ Vascular Interpretation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Star Fellow-in-Training (FIT) American College of Cardiology, 2017
First Prize Award for Research Presentation American College of Cardiology GA Chapter, 2016
Sentinel of Science Award Recipient Publons, 2016
Finalist Northwestern Cardiovascular Young Investigator’s Forum, 2016
Outstanding Postdoctoral Achievement Award Emory University, 2015
Outstanding Postdoctoral Achievement Award Emory 1% Millipub, 2015
Clinical Research Poster Presentation Emory Cardiology Research Symposium, 2015
Distinction in Teaching Award Emory University, 2013
Distinction in Quality Improvement Award Emory University, 2013
Outstanding Resident Award Emory University, 2012
First Prize Award for Oral Presentation of Research Abstract American College of Physicians, 2012
Second Prize Award for Poster Presentation of Clinical Abstract American College of Physicians, 2011
Penrose Award nomination American University of Beirut, 2008
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Clinical Trials

International Study of Inflammation in COVID-19 Start of enrollment: 2020 Feb 01
Completed
Michigan Medicine COVID-19 Cohort: Clinical Characteristics, Inflammatory Markers and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Start of enrollment: 2020 Mar 23
Completed
Roles: Principal Investigator
Abatacept in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Myocarditis Start of enrollment: 2022 Jun 22
Recruiting
Phase 3
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Achievement of LDL-C <55 mg/dL among US adults: Findings from the cvMOBIUS2 registry.
Ann Marie Navar, Nishant P Shah, Peter Shrader, Laine E Thomas, Zahid Ahmad
American Heart Journal. 2025-01-01
Cardiovascular mortality trends and disparities in U.S. breast cancer patients, 1999-2020: a population-based retrospective study.
Yong-Hao Yeo, Boon-Jian San, Jia-Yi Tan, Min-Choon Tan, Teodora Donisan
Cardio-Oncology. 2024-12-19
The authors reply.
Athanasios Chalkias, Salim S Hayek,
Critical Care Medicine. 2024-12-01

Press Mentions

Low Levels of Regenerative Cells Can Lead to Peripheral Arterial DiseaseJune 13th, 2016
Chronic Pain and Depression – How Are They Connected?April 11th, 2016
New Test Can Predict if You Will Have Kidney DiseaseDecember 14th, 2015
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Grant Support

Preventive Cardiology FellowshipKatz Foundation2013–2016

Committees

Member, Cardio-Oncology Leadership Council- ACC 2017 - Present
Fellow-in-Training Member, American College of Cardiology Innovation Advisory Group 2016 - Present