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Saleem Islam, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Gainesville, FL, UF Health Shands Hospital

SaleemIslamMD

Pediatric (General) Surgery Gainesville, FL

Professor of Surgery, Division Chief, Pediatric Surgery University of Florida College of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of Massachusetts
    University of MassachusettsMPH, Public Health, 2004 - 2006
  • School of Public Health, University of Massachusetts
    School of Public Health, University of MassachusettsMPH, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2001 - 2003
  • UMass Chan Medical School
    UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 2001
  • Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard medical School
    Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard medical Schoolnone, Pediatric Surgery - Lung Biology, 1996 - 1998
  • Aga Khan Medical College
    Aga Khan Medical CollegeClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2001 - 2005
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AOA Award as Faculty AOA, 2014
  • Elected to Society for Teaching Scholars University of Florida College of Medicine, 2017
  • Volunteer Physician of the Year Award RAHMA Mercy Clinic, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Laparoscopic repair of a neonatal Lumbar Hernia  
    Khan F, Islam S, APSP J Case Rep, 1/1/2018
  • Delayed healing associated with silver sulfadiazine use for partial thickness scald burns in children  
    Raymond SL, Zecevic A, Larson SD, Ruzic A, Islam S, Am Surg, 1/1/2018
  • Gabapentin Improves Oral feeding in neurologically intact infants with abdominal disorders  
    O'Mara KL, Islam S, Taylor JA, et al, J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Blunt Traumatic brain injuries in children - Predictors of outcome.
    Islam S, Vick LR, Schwannebeck J, J Surg Res, 1/1/2010
  • Simultaneous diagnosis of biliary dyskinesia and gastroparesis in teenage girls.
    Islam S, Waseem S, Jolley CD, J Surg Res, 1/1/2010
  • Outcomes from Cardiac Trauma in Children.
    Islam S, McVay MR, Hunter JJ, et al, J Surg Res, 1/1/2008
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Lectures

  • Outcomes in surgical treatment of Pilonidal disease in adolescents. 
    Jacksonville, FL - 1/30/2018
  • Atresia complicating Gastroschisis: Analysis from a Multicenter Study. 
    Jacksonville, FL - 1/30/2018
  • The Role of Surgery in management of Chrons disease in Children. 
    Jacksonville, FL - 1/30/2018
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Other

  • Laparoscopic Implantation of a gastric stimulator. 
    Shah AN, Islam S, Video, C Surgeries
    https://www.csurgeries.com/video/laparoscopic-implantation-gastric-stimulator/
    1/1/2017
  • Laparoscopic Left Retroperitoneal Lymph node dissection. (video) 
    Islam S, JL Talbert Pediatric Surgical Research Symposium, University of Florida
    1/25/2016
  • Laparoscopic placement of a gastric electrical stimulator. (video) 
    Islam S, 20th Annual Congress International Pediatric Endosurgery Group
    Prague, Czech Republic - 1/3/2011
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations