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Dr. Saleem Islam, MD

Dr. Saleem Islam, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Saleem Islam, MD is a pediatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Aga Khan University in 1992. He is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 5 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 273-5625

Care Philosophy

"Saleem Islam, M.D., M.P.H., is a professor of surgery and pediatrics and director of pediatric minimally invasive surgery in the University of Florida'??s College of Medicine. He also is the associate medical director..."

- Dr. Saleem Islam, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Islam specializes in the area of Pediatric Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

Saleem Islam, M.D., M.P.H., is a professor of surgery and pediatrics and director of pediatric minimally invasive surgery in the University of Florida'??s College of Medicine. He also is the associate medical director of the pediatric integrated...read more

  • Pediatric Surgery

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  • University Michigan

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003

  • University Mass Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Aga Khan University

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Pediatric Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32610
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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