Locations
Internal Medicine Associates
8001 Youree Drive
Suite 400
Shreveport
, LA 71115
About Me
Dr. Ahmed I. Salem is a board-certified internist (American Board of Internal Medicine) who joined Willis-Knighton Health System in 2021. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from The School of Medicine, Suez Canal University in Ismailia, Egypt 2009. He completed his internship and medical residency in Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Florida State University in Sarasota, Florida.
Dr. Salem is interested in global medical education and currently serves as a board member of the Egyptian Association for American Medical Training and Research (EAMTAR). A nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that includes thousands of medical students, residents, fellows, physicians, and researchers worldwide, serving as a portal to enhance the relationship between the international medical community members.
"My philosophy in treating my patients is based on the modern definition of health, defining health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. My patients' health is not only about how they perform but also about how they think and how they connect others in our community." Dr. Salem says. He is willing to invest time and effort in achieving this goal with his patients through a long-term relationship based on trust and passion for serving the people of Shreveport and the Ark-La-Tex area. "Compassion, competency, and evidence-based medicine will always be the pillars of my practice. Seeing the positive difference we make for our patients is what motivates us to wake up every single morning." Dr. Salem says.
Dr. Salem is a member of many prestigious medical associations, including The American Medical Association, The American College of Physicians, The American Society of Clinical Oncology, and Harvard Alumni Association. He is a recipient of numerous physician recognition awards, including The Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical Research Scholarship.
Dr. Salem relocated to Shreveport with his wife Nermin and his daughter Sophia. He enjoys rowing and biking in his spare time. Also, he likes cooking middle eastern and international recipes with his wife.
Education
Fellowship:
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Residency:
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Internship:
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Medical School:
Suez Canal University
, MD
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Insurances Accepted
- AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
- Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
- Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
- Cigna HealthCare
- Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
- First Health
- GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
- Gilsbar
- Health Plus of Louisiana
- Healthy Blue
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- IMA of Louisiana
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
- Mail Handler's Benefit Plan (Aetna)
- Medicare Railroad
- Medicare Traditional Part B
- Multiplan
- Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Plans
- Novasys Health
- People's Health
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems / Multiplan)
- PPO Plus
- Tricare for Life
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare Select / Standard
- UMR (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan - Medicaid
- United Healthcare Dual Complete
- Vantage Health Plans – Commercial & Medicare Advantage
- Workers Compensation
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Abscess
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Glomerulonephritis
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Administrative Physical
- Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- All Types of Food Poisoning
- Allergic Asthma
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Disorders
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Reactions to Food
- Allergic Reactions to Insect Stings
- Allergic Reactions to Medications
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anaphylactic Egg Allergy
- Anaphylactic Fish Allergy
- Anaphylactic Food Allergies
- Anaphylactic Milk and Dairy Allergy
- Anaphylactic Peanut Allergy
- Anaphylactic Shell Fish Allergy
- Anaphylactic Tree Nut Allergy
- Anaphylaxis
- Anemia
- Angina
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Angioedema
- Animal Allergies
- Anxiety
- Arterial Insufficiency
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthritis of the Neck
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Asthma
- Asthma in Adults
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
- Back Pain
- Bacterial Sepsis
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Biceps Tendinitis
- Bladder Diseases
- Bladder Infection
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bradycardia
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
- Burn Injuries
- Bursitis
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Canker Sore
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
- Chlamydia Infections
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Constipation
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Glomerulonephritis
- Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Chronic Prostatitis
- Chronic Recurrent Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Sore Throat (Chronic Pharyngitis)
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Cirrhosis
- Cluster Headaches
- Coccygeal Pain
- Cold Sore
- Colitis
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Cryptococcosis
- Cystitis
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dehydration
- Depressive Disorders
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatitis Due to Food
- Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Dermatomyositis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes (Type 1)
- Diabetes (Type 2)
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetes Insipidus, Nephrogenic
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetes-Like Pressure Ulcer
- Diabetic Foot Conditions
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Passing Urine
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Drug Allergy
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Ear Infection
- Ear Wax
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Detergents
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Metals
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
- Embolism
- Emphysema
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Endocarditis
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Erythema Multiforme
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Fever
- First Degree Heart Block
- Folic Acid Deficiency
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
- Giardia Infection (Giardiasis)
- Goiter
- Gonorrhea
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction; MI)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hepatitis C
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- High Cholesterol
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Infections
- Infectious Diseases
- Influenza (Flu)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Infection, Acute
- Kidney Infection, Chronic
- Lactose Intolerance
- Leukocytosis
- Lice
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipedema
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Liver Diseases and Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Male Sexual Conditions
- Maternal Anemia
- Meningitis
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menopause
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Menstrual Migraine
- Migraine
- Muscle Diseases
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neck Pain
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
- Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Occupational Asthma
- Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Disorders
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of the Hand
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the Spine
- Osteomalacia
- Osteomyelitis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Overweight and Obesity
- Pancreatitis
- Pap Smear Abnormalities
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pericarditis
- Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Pneumonia
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Prostatitis
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psychiatric Diseases
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Rash
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rib Fracture
- Ringworm (of the Body)
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
- Roundworm
- Runner's Knee
- Salmonella Food Poisoning
- Sarcoidosis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Second Degree Heart Block
- Secondary Hypertension
- Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis (Sinus Infection)
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Disorders
- Smoke Inhalation
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Staph Infection
- Stomach Diseases
- Strep Throat
- Stress
- Stroke
- Syphilis
- Tachycardia
- Temporal Arteritis
- Tension Headache
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Goiter
- Thyroiditis
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Tonsillitis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Unstable Angina
- Upper Back Pain
- Urethritis
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Vasculitis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Hepatitis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin A Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin K Deficiency
- Vomiting Disorders
- Wheezing
- Wound Infection
- Yeast Infections
Procedures Performed
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Allergy Treatment
- Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Anoscopy
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Management
- Breast Exam
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Diabetes Management
- Cyst Incision and Drainage
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetic Evaluation
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Eye Exam
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Gonorrhea Screening
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- HIV Screening
- Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
- Immunization
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Management
- Influenza Prevention
- Liver Function Test
- Non-Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids
- Obesity Counseling
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Oximetry
- Pap Test (Pap Smear)
- Paracentesis
- Pelvic Exams
- Physical Examination
- Physical Exams for Sports, School and Summer Camp
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
- Pre-Operative Evaluation
- Pregnancy Test
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- STD Screening
- Steroid Injection
- Stitches
- Syphilis Screening
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Screening
- Vaccines
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Examination
- Wound Repair