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Salim S. Hayek, MD, Cardiology, Galveston, TX, University of Texas Medical Branch

Salim S.HayekMDFACC

Cardiology • Galveston, TX

Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

Associate Professor, Medical Director

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Summary

  • I am a seasoned cardiologist, NIH-funded physician-scientist, and clinical leader with over five years of experience in healthcare transformation and a strong academic background.

    As the Chief Transformation Officer of the University of Texas Medical Branch and former Medical Director of the University of Michigan’s Frankel Cardiovascular Center Clinics, the largest multi-disciplinary cardiovascular center in the UM system, I have specialized in data-driven optimization of physician compensation and clinical processes, significantly improving patient care and operational efficiency. My leadership has involved the development and implementation of novel care models, workflow streamlining, and utilization optimization, all while integrating cutting-edge research findings into actionable practices.

    My research expertise lies in bench-to-bedside translational science, deciphering the mechanisms of inflammation underlying the association between kidney and cardiovascular disease, and the use of novel biomarkers and high-throughput technologies such as proteomics in risk-prediction, personalization of therapy, and implementation of preventive strategies. I also lead cohort development as an Associate Director of Precision Health at the University of Michigan and direct the Research Development Core for the University of Michigan George O’Brien Kidney Center.

    I have authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, many in the highest impact journals, and my works have been cited over 13,000 times, with an h-index of 51 and i10-index of 129. My contributions have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the American College of Cardiology Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist award, American Heart Association Samuel Levine Early Career Investigator award, Juanita L. Merchant Early Career Endowment award, and the Jerome W. Conn Award for Excellence in Research.

    • New Test Can Predict if You Will Have Kidney Disease

    News story on landmark study on biomarker predicting kidney disease

    ESC TV 2015 - Best Poster - Depression and angina in CAD

    Best Poster - Depression and angina in CAD Konstantin Krychtiuk (Vienna, Austria) Salim Hayek (Atlanta, USA) Watch more ESC TV videos on: http://www.escardio.or

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2013 - 2018
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2013
  • American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
    American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2012 - 2019
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical SonographyPhysicians’ Vascular Interpretation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Star Fellow-in-Training (FIT) American College of Cardiology, 2017
  • First Prize Award for Research Presentation American College of Cardiology GA Chapter, 2016
  • Sentinel of Science Award Recipient Publons, 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Low Levels of Regenerative Cells Can Lead to Peripheral Arterial Disease
    Low Levels of Regenerative Cells Can Lead to Peripheral Arterial DiseaseJune 13th, 2016
  • Chronic Pain and Depression – How Are They Connected?
    Chronic Pain and Depression – How Are They Connected?April 11th, 2016
  • New Test Can Predict if You Will Have Kidney Disease
    New Test Can Predict if You Will Have Kidney DiseaseDecember 14th, 2015
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Grant Support

  • Preventive Cardiology FellowshipKatz Foundation2013–2016

Committees

  • Member, Cardio-Oncology Leadership Council- ACC 2017 - Present
  • Fellow-in-Training Member, American College of Cardiology Innovation Advisory Group 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Salim S. Hayek, Dr. Salim S. Hayek, MD, Dr. S Hayek