Deeb Salem MD
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Professor and Chair, Medicine, Tufts Medical Center
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800 Washington St# 836Boston, MA 02111
Phone+1 617-636-9587
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Summary
- Dr. Deeb Salem is a cardiologist based in Boston, MA, with a subspecialty in adult congenital heart disease. He completed his medical education at Boston University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Salem currently serves as the Chairman of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief at Tufts University School of Medicine, a position he has held since 2001. His expertise encompasses general cardiology, hypertension, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and cardiac electrophysiology. He has authored several publications on topics such as lipoprotein(a) and aortic stenosis, cardioesophageal reflex, and kidney function in heart failure. Dr. Salem has received numerous recognitions, including the CMS Meaningful Use Stage Certifications and being named a Super Doctor by SuperDoctors.com.
Education & Training
Tufts Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1972 - 1975
US Public Health Service HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1971- US Public Health Service HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1968 - 1969
Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1968
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 1985 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2013-2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2013-2016
- Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Socioeconomic disadvantage and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with established heart disease: A systematic review.Abdallah Al-Obaidi, Marjorie Pradhan, Somya Swarup, Deeb Salem
The American Journal of Medicine. 2026-06-01 - 4 citationsThe Role of Lipoprotein(a) in the Progression of Aortic Stenosis.Clay Sherrill, Lauren Ehrhardt-Humbert, Deeb Salem
The American Journal of Medicine. 2025-07-01 - 1 citationsCardioesophageal Reflex. Should It Trigger Clinician's Response?Irakli Todua, Deeb N Salem
The American Journal of Medicine. 2025-05-01
Press Mentions
Tufts Medical Center Marks 40 Years of Adult Heart Transplant ExcellenceOctober 31st, 2025- Immigrant Doctors Now See a ‘Pathway’ to Practice in MassMarch 7th, 2025
- Mass. Has a Primary Care Physician Shortage. A New Law Aims to Help Fill It with Internationally Trained DoctorsJanuary 20th, 2025
Committees
- Co-Chair, NEJM Publications Committee 2002 - 2012
Professional Memberships
- Member
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