Urology

Carol Salem, M.D.

Medical Director, Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Program

Carol Salem, M.D., is a board-certified urologist with a subspecialty focus in urologic oncology, specializing in the surgical treatment of prostate cancer and other urologic malignancies, including bladder cancer. She serves adult patients, particularly those with genitourinary cancers requiring complex interventions, and previously directed Urologic Oncology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Cancer Center. As medical director of the Scripps Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Pr

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Urology (American Board of Urology)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Southern California School of Medicine (MD, 1991)
Residency: University of Southern California School of Medicine (General Surgery, 1993)
Residency: University of Southern California School of Medicine (Urology, 1997)
Fellowship: University of Southern California School of Medicine (Urologic Oncology, 2000)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Urologic Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Prostate Cancer SurgeryUrologic OncologyTesticular CancerKidney CancerProstate CancerBladder Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Sharp Memorial Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Salem treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Salem accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?

Carol Salem's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 10 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Salem practice?

Carol Salem practices in San Diego, CA with hospital affiliations including Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital, and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

What does Dr. Salem specialize in?

Carol Salem is a board-certified urology specialist with focus areas in Urologic Oncology.

How long has Dr. Salem been practicing?

Carol Salem has 35+ years of clinical experience in urology.

What is Dr. Salem's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Southern California School of Medicine (MD, 1991); Residency: University of Southern California School of Medicine (General Surgery, 1993); Residency: University of Southern California School of Medicine (Urology, 1997).