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Dr. Juan A. Salazar, MD, MDFACS

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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (1980)

Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), lumpectomy, mastectomy (breast removal surgery), and more.

8700 North Kendall Drive Suite 208
Miami, FL 33176

(305) 669-7331

Dr. Juan A. Salazar, MD, MDFACS is a general surgeon in South Miami, FL specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine in 1980 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Juan A. Salazar, MD, MDFACS is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, PALM BEACH GENERAL SURGERY LLC and HCA Florida Kendall Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

6705 S Red Road Suite 504
South Miami, FL 33143

Address:

8700 North Kendall Drive Suite 208
Miami, FL 33176

Some issues Dr. Juan A. Salazar, MD, MDFACS can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

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.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	222
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	79
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	53
Dementia	31
Cancer	19

doctor visit	111
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	52
vascular procedures	52

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	153
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	40
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	55
Dementia	38
Cancer	16

doctor visit	63
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	9
vascular procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	218
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	52
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	50
Dementia	38
Cancer	18

doctor visit	96
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
vascular procedures	16

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	164
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	44
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	48
Dementia	42
Cancer	16

doctor visit	69
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115
ultrasound (sonogram)	64
vascular procedures	64

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	162
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	68
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	53
Dementia	45
Cancer	18

doctor visit	98
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
vascular procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	136
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	60
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	52
Dementia	49
Cancer	18

doctor visit	82
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	98
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	43
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	55
Dementia	55
Cancer	19

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	72
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	17
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	49
Dementia	51
Cancer	17

doctor visit	102

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Juan A. Salazar, MD, MDFACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Juan A. Salazar, MD, MDFACS treated as a general surgeon in South Miami, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	91
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	38
vascular procedures	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Juan A. Salazar, MD, MDFACS.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	122
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	51
85 and over	40
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Juan A. Salazar, MD, MDFACS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Juan A. Salazar, MD, MDFACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	14
Dementia	34

Education & Training

Dr. Juan A. Salazar, MD, MDFACS graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (1980)

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center (1983)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Juan A. Salazar, MD, MDFACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

PALM BEACH GENERAL SURGERY LLC

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Juan A. Salazar, MD, MDFACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,651 Da Vinci Surgical System $6,651
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.	$90 $90
Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$62 OFIRMEV $62
Mallinckrodt LLC	$42 OFIRMEV $42
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.	$34 CLARIX $34
Other	$83 XARACOLL $26	NATRELLE $23	THERASPHERE - BIO $19	CoolSeal Generator $15

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6,000
Food and Beverage	$962

Biography

Dr. Juan Salazar's area of specialization is general surgery. He graduated from the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine.

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