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Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD

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(Dr. Carol Salem, M.D.)

(1404 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: cancer surgery, genitourinary cancer, urologic (genitourinary) disorders, and more.

4060 4th Avenue Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 297-4707

Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD is an urologist in San Diego, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD is affiliated with Unio Specialty Care, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Scripps Health, Unio Specialty Care, Optum Care Network-SDPMG, Mercy Physicians Medical Group and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Office Locations

4060 4th Avenue Suite #310
San Diego, CA

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Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

4060 4th Avenue Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 297-4707

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Some issues Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“T.T.A.marciawood33@icloud.comAny donations can be made to assist the Scripps Health Foundation in honor of Dr. Carol Salem - Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego.”—"Kenneth H. Wood - San Diego Union-Tribune", The San Diego Union-Tribune, December 2017

“Pictured are Sister Leonita, left, Rosemary Patterson, Dr. Carol Salem and Tracie Gadler, holding a check for $11,000 that was donated to support bladder cancer patients and their families at...”—"ESCONDIDO: Group formed to honor business owner", The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 2012

“The Scripps program will be led by urologist Dr. Carol Salem.”—"Clarifying confusion about prostate cancer screenings", The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

In 2023, Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD performed more laparoscopic radical prostatectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

minimally invasive prostate surgery

prostate surgery

In 2023, Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD performed more minimally invasive prostate surgery, and prostate surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

cystoscopy with bladder biopsy

intravesical chemotherapy

minimally invasive procedures

urinalysis

By Affordability:

lab tests

urinalysis

urine tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, cystoscopy with bladder biopsy, intravesical chemotherapy, minimally invasive procedures, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for lab tests, urinalysis, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	33
cancer surgery	32
chemotherapy	33
diagnostic procedures	32
dissection	15
doctor visit	640
excision	15
hormone therapy	29
lab tests	85
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	123
minor procedures	12
open surgery	15
pelvic surgery	15
urologic procedures	181

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2013 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	48
diagnostic procedures	23
dissection	17
doctor visit	580
excision	17
lab tests	144
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	144
open surgery	17
pelvic surgery	17
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	144

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	3
Cancer	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	34
diagnostic procedures	39
dissection	11
doctor visit	658
excision	11
injections	16
lab tests	177
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	135
minor procedures	12
open surgery	11
pelvic surgery	11
urologic procedures	135

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	28
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	29
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	394
lab tests	208
minimally invasive procedures	118
minor procedures	11
urologic procedures	118

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	616
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	598
Black	0
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	64
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	56
cancer surgery	47
chemotherapy	56
diagnostic procedures	28
dissection	11
doctor visit	388
excision	11
lab tests	266
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	135
pelvic surgery	11
urologic procedures	214

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	31
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	50
cancer surgery	40
chemotherapy	50
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	432
lab tests	212
minimally invasive procedures	129
neurostimulation	25
urologic procedures	173

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	12
Hispanic	50
Asian	12
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	36
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	50
cancer surgery	40
chemotherapy	50
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	615
lab tests	556
minimally invasive procedures	165
neurostimulation	29
potassium test	16
urologic procedures	220

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	14
Hispanic	55
Asian	14
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	46
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	64
cancer surgery	48
chemotherapy	64
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	811
lab tests	696
minimally invasive procedures	166
minor procedures	12
open surgery	11
potassium test	12
urologic procedures	274

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	442
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	23
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	44
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	50
cancer surgery	28
chemotherapy	50
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	500
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
lab tests	468
minimally invasive procedures	132
minor procedures	11
urologic procedures	199

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	419
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	21
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	40
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	77
cancer surgery	31
chemotherapy	77
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	502
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
lab tests	496
minimally invasive procedures	158
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	13
urologic procedures	283

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	27
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	45
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	82
cancer surgery	46
chemotherapy	82
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	833
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
lab tests	521
minimally invasive procedures	181
minor procedures	12
urologic procedures	317

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	455
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	21
Hispanic	55
Asian	24
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	41
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated as an urologist in San Diego, CA were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

abdominal surgery	11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	57
cancer surgery	38
chemotherapy	57
diagnostic procedures	34
dissection	13
doctor visit	577
excision	13
hormone therapy	29
hospital care	30
injections	16
inpatient care	30
lab tests	348
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	144
minor procedures	11
neurostimulation	27
open surgery	13
pelvic surgery	13
potassium test	14
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	205

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	350
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	49
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	153
85 and over	34
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	245

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	5
Cancer	52

Education & Training

Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 1991. She completed residency at University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals (1997)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology (2002)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Unio Specialty Care

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Scripps Health

Unio Specialty Care

Optum Care Network-SDPMG

Mercy Physicians Medical Group

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 1404 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Carol E. Salem, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$8,611 Da Vinci Surgical System $8,611
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,007 Myrbetriq $348	Vesicare $250	XTANDI $240	Veozah $29	$140
Coloplast Corp	$542 SPEEDICATH $273	CONTINENCE CARE $168	SenSura Mio $50	TITAN $24	MALE INCONTINENCE $14	Other $13
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$513 XIAFLEX $252	Aveed $126	VALSTAR $61	TESTOPEL $39	EDEX $34
AbbVie, Inc.	$510 Androgel $366	Lupron $144
Other	$5,394 Urolift $443	AquaBeam Robotic System $369	Axonics $326	XTANDI $322	Urolift System $238	Other $3,696

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,302
Education	$1,902
Travel and Lodging	$1,621
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$695
Gift	$57

Biography

Dr. Carol Salem is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). She has a special interest in cancer surgery, genitourinary cancer, and robotic surgery. Patient reviews placed Dr. Salem at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is a graduate of the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Salem's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC). Her professional affiliations include Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista and Unio Specialty Care. She welcomes new patients at her office inSan Diego, CA as reported by Scripps Health.