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Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD

Accepting New Patients

(18 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

Aga Khan University Medical College

Professional interests include: tracheal stent placement, robotic surgery, esophageal surgery, and more.

18182 Outer Highway 18 Suite 104
Apple Valley, CA 92307

(760) 475-6965

Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Loma Linda, CA specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College. Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence Medical Foundation, Loma Linda University Health, Providence, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital, Loma Linda University Health - Apple Valley Adult Cardiology and CT Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Mary.

Office Locations

11234 Anderson Street Suite 7100
Loma Linda, CA 92354

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11370 Anderson Street Suite 2100
Loma Linda, CA 92354

(909) 558-2822

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18182 Highway 18 Suite 104
Apple Valley, CA 92307

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18182 Outer Highway 18 Suite 104
Apple Valley, CA 92307

(760) 475-6965

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26780 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373

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3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto Vahcs (640)
Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Some issues Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

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.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.

Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.

A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.

Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

inpatient care

In 2012, Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD had a list price for inpatient care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	80

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Loma Linda, CA during 2013 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	17
doctor visit	78
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	11
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Loma Linda, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	18
doctor visit	85
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Loma Linda, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	101
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Loma Linda, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	19
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	14
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Loma Linda, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	107
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	13
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	83

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Loma Linda, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Loma Linda, CA during 2020 were bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	44
minimally invasive procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Loma Linda, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Loma Linda, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

bronchoscopy	15
doctor visit	85
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
minimally invasive procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Hispanic	20
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	30
85 and over	3
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	39
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Providence Medical Foundation

Loma Linda University Health

Providence

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital

Loma Linda University Health - Apple Valley Adult Cardiology and CT Surgery

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Mary

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Health Net HMO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare Advantage

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 18 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Salman Zaheer, MBBS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Loma Linda, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$5,491 Da Vinci Surgical System $5,491
AtriCure, Inc.	$175 AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $175
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$174 MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve $174
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$172 LifeVest $172
Covidien LP	$112 $112
Other	$262 Photofrin $84	Endo Stapling $61	DALVANCE $37	MATRIXRIB $26	ELIQUIS $24	Other $29

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,655
Food and Beverage	$943
Travel and Lodging	$787

Biography

Dr. Salman Zaheer is a cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery specialist in Loma Linda, CA, Redlands, CA, and Palo Alto, CA. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Zaheer's clinical interests: pneumothorax, achalasia, and lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Loma Linda University Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Providence Medical Foundation. United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Zaheer takes. Providence Medical Foundation reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Apple Valley, CA. After completing medical school at Aga Khan University Medical College, he performed his residency at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Zaheer (or staff) speaks Urdu.