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Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD

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(Sam M. Salama, MD)

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

University of Washington School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: lung cancer surgery, endarterectomy, dialysis access procedures, and more.

12911 120th Avenue Northeast Suite F260
Kirkland, WA 98034

(425) 455-4900

Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD is a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD is affiliated with Providence, Evergreen Health, Swedish and Eastside Surgical Specialists.

Office Locations

12911 120th Avenue Northeast Suite F260
Kirkland, WA 98034

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1515 116th Avenue
Ne Bellevue, WA 98004

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Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	15
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	24
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	22
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	91
inpatient care	91

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	12
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	12
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	62
inpatient care	62

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	56
inpatient care	56

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA during 2024 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	50
inpatient care	50

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD in 2024

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated as a general surgeon in Kirkland, WA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	48
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Female	37
Male	33

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	29
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	18
85 and over	4
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at University of Washington Department of Surgery Residency. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: University of Washington Department of Surgery Residency (1992)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Washington

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. Sam Michael Salama, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO, HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Health Smart PPO, Kaiser Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST, Wellpoint Medicaid, Humana, United Healthcare Medicaid, United Behavioral Health PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Providence Health Plan PPO, Humana HMO, First Health-Coventry PPO, Wellpoint Medicare Advantage, Kaiser, Molina Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Carelon PPO, Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, Health Net Tricare, First Choice PPO, Pacific Medical Center TRICARE, Ambetter Casecade Select and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sam Michael Salama, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

Cigna PPO

Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO

HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO

Health Smart PPO

Kaiser Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST

Wellpoint Medicaid

Humana

United Healthcare Medicaid

United Behavioral Health PPO

United Healthcare PPO

Providence Health Plan PPO

Humana HMO

First Health-Coventry PPO

Wellpoint Medicare Advantage

Kaiser

Molina Medicare Advantage

Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO

Carelon PPO

Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO

Ambetter Cascade Select

Premera

Evernorth PPO

Seven Corners

Health Net Tricare

First Choice PPO

Pacific Medical Center TRICARE

Ambetter Casecade Select

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,689 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,689
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,660 AdvantageRib $1,468	RibFix Blu $192
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$906 STRATTICE $906
Davol Inc.	$144 Bard 3DMax Mesh $144
PolyNovo North America LLC	$133 $133
Other	$554 NIOX VERO DEVICE $125	Kcentra $109	VAC VERAFLO $56	Sotradecol $48	VenaSeal $30	Other $186

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,000
Travel and Lodging	$2,179
Food and Beverage	$1,907

Biography

Dr. Salama is a general surgery physician in Kirkland, Washington with over 35 years of experience. Is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes through meticulous technique and compassionate care. Through attentive listening and open dialogue, he helps patients understand their health and feel confident in their care.