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Dr. Wael Salem, MD

Concierge OBGYN physician, Los Angeles, CA

5.0 (10 reviews)

Dr. Wael Salem is double board certified and is part of the New Direction Fertility Centers team.

6332 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
At a glance
Board certification
Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Languages
Arabic and French (fluent), Spanish (conversational)

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About Dr. Salem

Dr. Salem studied at UC Berkeley and then graduated from Mayo Medical School. He did his OB/GYN residency at UC San Francisco. His subspecialty training in reproductive medicine was at the University of Southern California.

He also holds a master's degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Southern California and a Master of Philosophy in public health from the University of Cambridge. Before joining the New Direction Fertility Centers team, he helped hundreds of families in Minnesota and California. He joined a fertility practice in Minneapolis in 2018, coming from Los Angeles.

He approaches fertility care as a shared decision-making process. He pairs evidence-based recommendations with close attention to each patient's priorities and family-building goals. He is committed to helping his patients reach their family building goals.

Outside work, he enjoys tennis, photography and watching TV shows.

Membership and fees

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Education and credentials

College
UC Berkeley
Graduate school
MS in Biomedical Sciences, University of Southern California
Graduate school
Master of Philosophy in Public Health, University of Cambridge
Medical school
Mayo Medical School
Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology, UC San Francisco
Fellowship
Reproductive medicine (REI), University of Southern California
Board certification
Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Professional memberships
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

Hospital and practice affiliations

New Direction Fertility Centers

Location

6332 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Recognition and research

Awards

Selected best resident teacher and best resident minimally invasive surgeon at UC San Francisco.
Outstanding Resident in Minimally Invasive Gynecology award from AAGL, received while in training.

Publications

Peer-reviewed articles and presentations on PCOS, preimplantation genetic testing, the safety of IVF and the best way to deliver care in reproductive medicine.
Publications in journals including the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Journal of Surgical Oncology.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

"Very professional care and consult."

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Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome!

"Guided me in choosing the best treatment option."

FMDD UserApr 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing!

"Enlightened me about my condition."

FMDD UserApr 2024

Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Salem board certified?

Dr. Salem is double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Where did Dr. Salem train?

Dr. Salem graduated from Mayo Medical School and did his OB/GYN residency at UC San Francisco. He trained in reproductive medicine at the University of Southern California.

What languages does Dr. Salem speak?

Dr. Salem is fluent in Arabic and French and conversational in Spanish.

Where is Dr. Salem's office?

Dr. Salem is part of the New Direction Fertility Centers team.

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