Clinical Interests
- Biomarkers in pulmonary critical care medicine
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung cancer
- Lung volume reduction
Highlights
Dr. Salerno was featured in a 6 ABC "Moves in Medicine" video segment. Watch him discuss active COVID-19 clinical trials taking place at Temple Health.
Education
- MD, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Escuela de Medicina “Luis Razetti,” Caracas, Venezuela
- MS, Pharmacology, Clinical Research Scientist Track, K30 NIH Sponsored Program, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Training
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
Memberships
- American Thoracic Society
- American College of Chest Physicians
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctors, Pulmonary Disease, Philadelphia magazine, 2023-2025
- Physician Ambassador, Christiana Care Health System
- Winner, Fellow’s Case Presentations, Laennec Society of Philadelphia
- Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical Center
- José Izquierdo Award, Excellence in Academic Work, Universidad Central de Venezuela
Patient Comments
I was satisfied with the appointment
Dr Salerno is such a caring Professional. He Listens and responds to all of my concerns.I feel well supported by Dr Salerno and I am receiving excellent care.
Put me at ease and explained everything to me
Excellent visit with Dr. Salerno as usual !!!
I will keep going to Dr Salerno