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Office
18350 Roscoe Blvd Ste 702
Northridge, CA 91325Phone+1 818-280-5961Fax+1 818-280-5983
Summary
- Dr. Suhail Bakr Salem is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over a decade of experience in advanced endoscopic and interventional procedures. He holds a medical degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine, where he graduated with distinction, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine and a dual fellowship in Gastroenterology at Rush University Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Salem specializes in managing complex biliary tract disease, gastrointestinal cancers, and pancreatic disorders, with expertise in procedures such as endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Currently affiliated with leading medical institutions, including Northridge Hospital Medical Center and Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Dr. Salem has led numerous initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and procedural efficiency. He has earned multiple awards for clinical excellence and teaching, including the Ali Keshavarzian Fellow of the Year Award and the Department of Internal Medicine Teaching and Service Award. Dr. Salem is also a published researcher, contributing to advancements in gastroenterology through journal articles, book chapters, and presentations at national conferences. His leadership extends to mentoring and training upcoming medical professionals, as well as educating the public through media appearances on NBC, CBS, and ABC regarding critical health topics such as colorectal cancer awareness.
Education & Training
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2014 - 2015
- Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2011 - 2014
- Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2011
- McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2007
- McGill University, College of Arts & ScienceB.S., Microbiology and Immunology, With Great Distinction, 1999 - 2003
- McGill University, College of Arts & ScienceB.Sc., Microbiology and Immunology, 1999 - 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2018 - 2025
- NJ State Medical License 2015 - 2019
- NY State Medical License 2014 - 2015
- IL State Medical License 2007 - 2014
- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Outstanding Achievement in Gastroenterology Rush University, 2014
- Academic Debates – Winner American Liver Foundation, 2013
- Winner American Liver Foundation Academic Debates, 2013
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 19 citationsPredictors of clinical outcome of colonic stents in patients with malignant large-bowel obstruction because of extracolonic malignancy.Shahdabul Faraz, Suhail B. Salem, Mark A. Schattner, Robin B. Mendelsohn, Arnold J. Markowitz
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2018-05-01 - 3 citationsAneurysm of the portal vein confluence diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasoundSuhail Salem, A. Aziz Aadam, David Shapiro
Digestive Endoscopy. 2014-11-01 - 44 citationsHistological adequacy of EUS-guided liver biopsy when using a 19-gauge non-Tru-Cut FNA needle.Niraj Gor, Suhail Salem, Shriram Jakate, Rikin Patel, Nikunj Shah
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2014-01-01
Journal Articles
- Anuerysm of the Portal Vein ConfluenceSalem, Suhail B.; Aadam, Abdul Aziz; Shapiro, David M, Digestive Endoscopy, 1/1/2014
- Histological adequacy of Endoscopic Ultrasound guided liver biopsy using a 19 gauge non Tru cut FNA needleGor, Niraj; Salem, Suhail B.; Patel, Rikin; Patil, Abhitabh; Shah, Nikunj; Jakate, Shriram, Gastrointest Endosc, 7/31/2013
- Evaluation and Management of Hepatitis B in Pregnancy: A Survey of Current PracticesSingh, Shubha; Salem, Suhail B.; Bruninga, Keith, Gastroenterol Hepatol, 9/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Predictors of clinical outcome in patients with malignant large bowel obstruction due to extracolonic malignancy.Shahdabul Faraz, B.S., Suhail B. Salem, M.D., Hans Gerdes, M.D., Mark Schattner, M.D., Robin Mendelsohn, M.D., Arnold Markowitz, M.D., Emmy Ludwig, M.D., Junting Zheng..., ACG Annual Scientific Meeting, Honolulu, HI, 1/1/2015
- "Low Risk" Blatchford and AIMS65 Scores do not Identify Patients who can be Discharged from the Emergency Department.Salem, Suhail B.; Baxi, Pravir; Singh, Shubha; Kim, Jisu; Swanson, Garth, ACG Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA, 10/11/2013
- Severe Hypertriglyceridemic Acute Pancreatitis Treated with Intravenous Insulin and Apheresis.Salem, Suhail B.; Baxi, Pravir; Demeo, Mark T, ACG Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA, 10/11/2013
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Authored Content
- Predictors of Clinical Outcome of Colonic Stents in Patients with Malignant Large-Bowel Obstruction Due to Extracolonic MalignancyJanuary 2018
Press Mentions
- Dr. Salem discusses Norovirus outbreak with NBC4 LA newsJanuary 1st, 2025
- Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital's Dr. Suhail Salem Discusses Celiac Disease on CBS NewsMay 7th, 2024
- Colon cancer screening awarenessMarch 24th, 2024
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Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- New York Society for Gastrointestinal EndoscopyMember
External Links
- Suhail Salem MDhttp://www.SuhailsalemMD.com
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