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Ronald Salem, MD, FACS, FRSC (Ed), FRCS(C), MBChB

Lampman Professor of Surgery (Oncology)
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Lampman Professor of Surgery (Oncology)

Biography

Ronald R. Salem, MD earned his medical degree from University of Rhodesia and is a Board Certified Surgeon. Passionate about improving the lives of patients with cancer, he is committed to advancing medical and surgical treatment and integrating the latest techniques and minimally invasive surgery in his clinical practice. He is one of the few surgeons in Connecticut with a high volume practice performing the Whipple procedure.

Dr. Salem specializes in malignant and pre-malignant diseases of the pancreas, liver and biliary system, the gall bladder, stomach, colon and rectum, lymphoma, neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract, as well as liver tumors in pregnant women.

His clinical research includes a special focus on optimizing clinical outcomes in patients undergoing pancreatic surgery, combined modality therapy for esophageal cancer and the management of pancreatic cysts and benign and malignant liver tumors.

He has received many honors and recognitions, including The Best Doctors, N.Y. Metro Area annually for over ten years; Best Doctors in Connecticut and Top Minimally Invasive Surgeons, NY Metro Area.

He was recently awarded the prestigious David and Cindy Lefell Award for clinical excellence, the Yale New Haven Hospital Heroes Award, the Smilow Cancer Center Clinical Award the Alvin Feinstein Teaching Award and has received the Chief Resident in Surgery Teaching Award on seven separate occasions.

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Education & Training

Senior Resident
New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA (1988)
Research Felllow
Dana Farber Cancer Center & New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA (1987)
Resident
Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK (1985)
MD
University of Rhodesia (1978)
MBChB
University of Rhodesia (1978)
Intern
Harare Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe
PGY-2 OB/GYN
Harare Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe
Emergency Room Physician
Guys Hospital, London, UK
Chief Resident
New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA

Research

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Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Gastrointestinal Diseases; Neuroendocrine Tumors; Pancreatic Diseases

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Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Ronald Salem's published research.

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

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    Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2016

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    Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2015

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    The Best Doctors - N.Y. Metro Area

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    Master of Arts, Honoris Causa

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    General Surgery Resident Teaching Award

Clinical Care

Overview

Ronald Salem, MD, FACS, is a surgeon and division chief of surgical oncology. He specializes in treating malignant and pre-malignant disease of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, stomach, and small intestine. He also has a special interest in the treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and liver tumors in pregnant women. Dr. Salem is passionate about improving the lives of people with cancer.

Dr. Salem’s clinical research interests include combined therapy for esophageal cancer, managing pancreatic cysts and liver tumors, and improving outcomes for patients undergoing pancreatic surgery.

He has received many awards, including the David and Cindy Lefell Award for Clinical Excellence, the Yale New Haven Hospital Heroes Award, the Smilow Cancer Center Clinical Award, the Alvan Feinstein Clinical Teaching Award, and the Chief Resident in Surgery Teaching Award nine times.

Dr. Salem is the Lampman Professor of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine.

Clinical Specialties

Gastrointestinal Surgery; General Surgery, Trauma & Surgical Critical Care; Surgical Oncology

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Board Certifications

  • Surgery General

    Certification Organization
    AB of Surgery
    Latest Certification Date
    2011
    Original Certification Date
    1991

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