“Dr. Carol E. Salem currently serves as the Medical Director of the Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Program at Scripps Mercy Hospital and has recently joined the Hillcrest Urological Medical Group located opposite the hospital. A highly accomplished Urologist, Dr. Salem holds board certification from the American Board of Urology. Her extensive medical education, including a general surgery internship, a urology residency, and a urologic oncology fellowship, was completed at the esteemed University of Southern California School of Medicine. Dr. Salem earned her bachelor's degree in biochemistry and cell biology from the University of California, San Diego, and her medical degree from the University of Southern California (USC). She further pursued a surgical internship and residencies in surgery and urology at USC, along with a fellowship in urologic oncology at the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. With specialized training in robotic surgery using the state-of-the-art da Vinci® Surgical System, Dr. Salem boasts a remarkable 32 years of experience in the field of urology, establishing herself as an expert in the surgical treatment of prostate cancer and other urologic malignancies. Her role as the Medical Director of the Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Program at Scripps Mercy Hospital reflects her leadership and dedication to advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques. As a valued member of the Hillcrest Urological Medical Group, Dr. Carol E. Salem contributes her expertise to the esteemed team. She also accepts telehealth appointments, providing convenient access to her specialized care.”
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