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Augustine Salami, MD

4.8 out of 5 stars

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Languages Spoken:

English

Patients Treated:

Adults

Biography

Augustine Salami, MD, is the Director of Interventional Endoscopy at Lee Health. He is thrilled to provide the latest therapeutic endoscopic procedures, devices, and technology to our patients in the Fort Myers area.

Dr. Salami's clinical interests encompass the application of advanced endoscopic techniques and interventions to diagnose, stage, treat and palliate a range of benign and malignant gastrointestinal disorders:

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for complex gastric polyps resection via endoscopic mucosal resection or endoscopic submucosal dissection for lesions found on upper endoscopy.

Transoral incisionless fundoplication [TIF] for refractory reflux disease.

Endoscopic suturing for fistula closure.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography [ERCP] for choledocholithiasis, benign and malignant biliary strictures.

Therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), ERCP in surgically altered anatomy such as post whipple, Billroth I &II, Roux-en Y gastric bypass or other surgeries.

Cholangioscopy [Spyglass] to evaluate the bile duct for various indications.

Endoscopic ultrasound drainage of gallbladder for acute and chronic cholecystitis for patients when not surgical candidate for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Endoscopic ultrasound with fine-needle biopsy of pancreatic masses, gastric masses, submucosal gastric lesion, mediastinal lesions, retroperitoneal lesions, left adrenal gland, left kidney, spleen and other intra-abdominal lesions.

EUS for celiac plexus intervention (neurolysis for palliative of pain in pancreatic cancer, block for pain control in chronic pancreatitis).

EUS directed transgastric endoscopy [EDGE].

Anterograde and retrograde single balloon enteroscopy for small bowel bleed and lesions beyond the reach of the traditional EGD and colonoscopy.

Endoscopic suturing for reduction of gastric pouch and gastric outlet for patients who have regained weight following gastric bypass surgery.

Radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia as well as for gastric antral vascular ectasia [GAVE].

Cryotherapy for Barrett’s esophagus and gastrointestinal malignancy.

Management of postsurgical complications such as post bariatric surgical leaks, strictures or fistula.

Endoscopic ultrasound drainage of pancreatic fluid collection with pancreatic necrosectomy.

Endoscopic ultrasound gastrojejunostomy for benign and malignant gastric outlet obstruction.

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and stent placement for refractory esophageal strictures as well as malignant esophageal strictures.

Endoscopic resection of subepithelial gastric tumors including GIST, schwannomas and symptomatic lipomas.

Endoscopic full-thickness resection of gastrointestinal malignancy not amenable to surgical resection.

Colonoscopy for complex colon polyps with resection via endoscopic mucosal resection [EMR] or endoscopic submucosal dissection [ESD].

Difficult /incomplete colonoscopy.

Peroral endoscopic myotomy [POEM]  for achalasia.

Zenker's peroral endoscopic myotomy [Z POEM] for treatment of Zenker's diverticulum.

Gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy [G POEM] for refractory gastroparesis.

Endoscopic myotomy for symptomatic cricopharyngeal bar [C-POEM].

Meet the Doctor

Education & Training

Medical School:

University of Benin, Nigeria

Residenc(ies):

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit

Fellowship(s):

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit
G.I. Associates, St Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee

Board Certification(s):

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

Patient Reviews

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  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Explained Things Clearly

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Involved in Care Decisions

  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Spent Enough Time

  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Listened Carefully

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Showed Courtesy & Respect

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Likelihood to Recommend

4.8 out of 5 (157 ratings, 66 comments)

  • Oct 17, 2024

    Dr. Salami is not only an excellent doctor but he is compassionate and very kind. He explains your medical situation very clearly. I would recommend him highly.

  • Oct 5, 2024

    I thought Dr Salami was outstanding, and also thought the Medical Assistant, Deryl J, was excellent.

  • Oct 3, 2024

    The entire staff from entrance to exit. Outstanding experience. Off all the doctors appointments I have had since living in Florida this was by far the BEST.

  • Sep 30, 2024

    He is an amazing physician

  • Sep 27, 2024

    Dr. Salami, nurses and anesthesia were great during [ ]

  • Sep 27, 2024

    Everyone working together to get you in and out without having to wait around for a long appointment wait I was in and out that was nice

  • Sep 27, 2024

    I think Dr Salami is great. He listens to what I say and then recommends what should be done. He is a very caring doctor.

  • Sep 27, 2024

    Everyone… young lady at front desk and his nurse were both wonderful too

  • Sep 20, 2024

    Dr Salami is a great man this is coming from Fred [ ] I enjoy having him as my doctor

  • Sep 11, 2024

    Dr. Salami’s is an Excellent Surgeon. I was so impressed that he called me on Memerial Day to explain my [ ] to me. He is very Kind and listens to his patients . He makes you feel at ease before your puocedual by explaining everything to you so you understand what ito expects. He is the first surgeon that took the time to listen to me. He really cares about his patients. His team is caring and very efficient. I can’ t say enough about Dr. Salami and his team! Thank you for being kind and understanding!

  • Aug 30, 2024

    Clear communications

  • Aug 29, 2024

    Dr. Salami has LITERALLY saved my life!!! He is an absolutely amazing surgeon as well as human being. I ADORE him and am so very blessed to say he is my Doctor!!!

  • Aug 29, 2024

    dr salami very effecient

  • Aug 26, 2024

    The entire Staff.

  • Aug 25, 2024

    Dr. Salami was knowledgeable,easy to talk to and expressed interest in my problems.

  • Aug 2, 2024

    Dr salami

  • Aug 2, 2024

    Everything was going well and smooth

  • Jul 16, 2024

    Dr Salami is an outstanding physician and his help throughout all of my conditions has been impeccable and greatly appreciated. He is always available and returns my calls in a timely manner. I don’t know what I would do if I did not have him on my care team.

  • Jul 11, 2024

    Good experience

  • Jun 29, 2024

    Dr. Salami has always done a follow up call himself after any procedure I had. I appreciate the care and information I receive from the doctor and his staff.

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