Dr. Ronald Salem

Biography

Ronald R. Salem earned his medical degree from the University of Rhodesia and is a Board Certified Surgeon. He is passionate about improving the lives of cancer patients and is committed to advancing medical surgical treatment by integrating the latest techniques in minimally invasive surgery into clinical practice. Based in Connecticut, he practices in a high volume setting, performing procedures such as the Whipple procedure. His specializations include malignant and pre-malignant diseases of the pancreas, liver, biliary system, gall bladder, stomach, colon, rectum, and neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract, as well as liver tumors in pregnant women. His clinical research focuses on optimizing clinical outcomes for patients undergoing pancreatic surgery and combined modality therapy for esophageal cancer as well as managing pancreatic cysts and benign or malignant liver tumors. Salem has received multiple honors and recognitions, including being named in Connecticut Magazine's Top Docs and receiving the prestigious David and Cindy Lefell Award for clinical excellence.

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