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Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, MD

(96 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, lung issues, and more.

719 Thompson Lane Suite 20300
Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 322-2386

Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, MD is a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

Address:

3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232

Address:

719 Thompson Lane Suite 20300
Nashville, TN 37204

Some issues Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, 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.

doctor visit	51
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	16
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	65
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

doctor visit	110
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
pulmonary testing	24

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	12
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

doctor visit	108
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
pulmonary testing	55

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	41
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
pulmonary testing	30

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

doctor visit	69
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

doctor visit	222
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	101
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
pulmonary testing	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, MD.

**Gender**
Female	38
Male	35

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	52
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	8
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	7
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2010. She is certified by the Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2010)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine (2013)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 96 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Margaret Louise Salisbury, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH	$30,546 OFEV $30,546
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$22,200 OFEV $11,111	$11,089
Genentech, Inc.	$65 Esbriet $65
Insmed, Inc.	$32 Arikayce $32

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$22,846
Travel and Lodging	$18,432
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$10,373
Food and Beverage	$1,159
Education	$32

Biography

Dr. Margaret Salisbury's areas of specialization are adult critical care and adult pulmonology; she sees patients in Nashville, TN. She has indicated that her clinical interests include intensive care, pulmonary fibrosis, and scleroderma. She is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Dr. Salisbury attended medical school at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).