Dr. Salloum, an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center, received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon and completed his surgical residency at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He then completed a fellowship in surgical metabolism and nutrition at the University of Florida and a fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Salloum is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, among several other professional societies. His areas of special interest are gastrointestinal surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, melanoma, and sarcoma.

Specialties
· Colorectal surgery
· General surgery

Certified Specialties

Surgery (General Surgery) - American Board of Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Surgery, Colorectal Surgery (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, University of Chicago Hospitals. 1997 - 2000

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Florida. 1992 - 1997

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Florida. 1991 - 1992

Education

MD | American University of Beirut. 1988

Awards

Teaching Excellence Award, Division of Colorectal Surgery. 2011

MPH Degree. 2010

Teaching Excellence Award, Division of Colorectal Surgery. 2010

Outstanding Teaching Award. 2009

Alpha Omega Alpha. 2009

Teaching Award. 2009

Surgical Chief Residents Excellence in Teaching Award. 2008

AAMC Humanism in Medicine Institutional Nominee. 2008

Marvin Hoffman Mentorship Award. 2008

Special Commendation for Teaching. 2008

Seymour I. Schwartz Excellence in Teaching Award
University of Rochester 2005

Elethea Caldwell Award for excellence in teaching
University of Rochester 2003

Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching
University of Chicago 2000

National Research Scholar Award, University of Chicago 1997 - 1998

Publications

Journal Articles

Readmissions With Dehydration After Ileostomy Creation: Rethinking Risk Factors.

Justiniano CF, Temple LK, Swanger AA, Xu Z, Speranza JR, Cellini C, Salloum RM, Fleming FJ

Diseases of the colon and rectum.. 2018 November 61 (11):1297-1305. Epub 1900 01 01.

"Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Sigmoid Colon Masquerading as an Adnexal Neoplasm"

2016; : 4.

The impact of operative approach in elective splenectomy: a multivariate analysis of outcomes from the NSQIP database.

Deeb AP, Kim MJ, Fleming FJ, Messing S, Gunzler D, Monson JR, Salloum RM

Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques.. 2012 October 22 (5):415-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

The Impact of Operative Approach in Elective Splenectomy: A Multivariate Analysis of Outcomes From the NSQIP Database

Deeb AP, Kim MJ, Fleming FJ, Messing S, Gunzler D, Monson JR, Salloum RM.

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2012; 5: 415-9.

Laparoscopic appendectomy is safe and efficacious for the elderly: an analysis using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Project database.

Kim MJ, Fleming FJ, Gunzler DD, Messing S, Salloum RM, Monson JR

Surgical endoscopy.. 2011 June 25 (6):1802-7. Epub 02/07/2011.

Association between Intraoperative blood transfusion and mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing non cardiac surgery

Anesthesiology. 2011; 2: 283-92.

How much do we need to worry about venous thromboembolism after hospital discharge? A study of colorectal surgery patients using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database.

Fleming FJ, Kim MJ, Salloum RM, Young KC, Monson JR

Diseases of the colon and rectum.. 2010 October 53 (10):1355-60. Epub 1900 01 01.

Duplication cyst of the sigmoid colon.

Domajnko, B.; Salloum, RM.

Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2010; .

How much do we need to worry about venous thromboembolism after hospital discharge?

Fleming FJ, Kim MJ, Salloum RM, Young KC, Monson JR.

Dis Colon & Rectum. 2010; 53: 1355-60.

Improvement in educational effectiveness of morbidity and mortality conferences with structured presentation and analysis of complications.

Kim MJ, Fleming FJ, Peters JH, Salloum RM, Monson JR, Eghbali ME.

J Surg Educ. 2010; 67: 400-5.

Perioperative Outcomes among patients with the modified metabolic syndrome undergoing non-cardiac surgery

Glance LG, Wissler R, Mukamel DB, Li Y, Diachum CA, Salloum RM, Fleming FJ, Dick AD.

Anesthesiology. 2010; 4: 859-872.

Improvement in educational effectiveness of morbidity and mortality conferences with structured presentation and analysis of complications.

Kim MJ, Fleming FJ, Peters JH, Salloum RM, Monson JR, Eghbali ME

Journal of surgical education.. 2010 67 (6):400-5. Epub 11/05/2010.

Paper Pica: An Unusual Cause of Colonic Ischemia

Spaniolas, K.; Ou, S.; Monson, J.; Salloum, R.

J Gastrointest Surg. 2009; : DOI 10.1007/s11605-009-1092-3.

Impact of hospital volume on surgical outcome for head and neck cancer.

Cheung MC, Koniaris LG, Perez EA, Goodwin WJ, Salloum RM.

Ann Surg Oncol. 2009; 4: 1001-9 Epub 2008 Nov 4.

Duplication cyst of the sigmoid colon.

Salloum RM, Domajnko B

Gastroenterology research and practice.. 2009 2009 :918401. Epub 02/09/2010.

Racial disparities in the treatment of rectal cancer in Florida.

Gutierrez JC, Perez EA, Salloum RM, Koniaris LG

Journal of the American College of Surgeons.. 2007 April 204 (4):724. Epub 1900 01 01.

Mesenteric venous thrombophlebitis--septic thrombophlebitis of the inferior mesenteric vein: an unusual manifestation of diverticulitis.

Salloum RM, Kumar A, Domajnko B

The American surgeon.. 2007 April 73 (4):404-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Surgery for rectal cancer performed at teaching hospitals improves survival and preserves continence

Gutierrez JC, Kassira, Salloum RM, Franceschi D, Koniarias LG.

Gastrointest Surg. 2007; : 1441-8.

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors.

Kovach SJ, Fischer AC, Katzman PJ, Salloum RM, Ettinghausen SE, Madeb R, Koniaris LG

Journal of surgical oncology.. 2006 October 194 (5):385-91. Epub 1900 01 01.

Pneumatosis intestinalis and gas in the portal venous system.

Griffith J, Apostolakos M, Salloum RM

Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.. 2006 May 10 (5):781-2. Epub 1900 01 01.

Economic evaluation of minimally invasive colectomy.

Schwartz SI, Bulter DC, Salloum RM

Journal of the American College of Surgeons.. 2006 February 202 (2):269-74. Epub 12/19/2005.

Griffith J, Apostolakos M, Salloum RM, Pneumatosis Intestinalis and gas in the portal venous system

Kovach SJ, Fischer AC, Katzmann PJ, Salloum RM, Ettinghausen SE, Schoeniger LO, Koniaris LG: Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumors J. of Surg Oncol 2006 Sep 11; 94 (5): 385-391

2006; .

Salloum RM, Bulter DC, Schwartz SI, Economic evaluation of Minimally Invasive colectomy, JACSJ Am call Surg 2006; 202: 269 - 274

2006; .

Ray EC, Avissar NE, Salloum RM, Sax HC: Growth hormone and epidermal growth factor upregulate specific Sodium-dependent glutamine uptake systems in human intestinal C2bbe 1 cells J.Nutr 135: 14-18

2005; .

Murphy KT, Wardak A, Beckett MA, Lopez CA , Mehta N, Kimchi E, Salloum RM,Jaskowiak NT, Posner MC, Ohno T, Kufe DW, Weichselbaum RR, Mauceri HJ

Image of the month. Mirizzi syndrome.

Koniaris L, Salloum RM

Archives of surgery.. 2004 April 139 (4):449-50. Epub 1900 01 01.

Salloum RM, Koniaris LG: Mirizzis syndrome mimicking a periampullary malignancy Arch Surg April 2004, 139(4):449-450

2004; .

Dual induction of the Epo-Egr-TNF-alpha- plasmid in hypoxic human colon adenocarcinoma produces tumor growth delay.

Salloum RM, Saunders MP, Mauceri HJ, Hanna NN, Gorski DH, Posner MC, Stratford IJ, Weichselbaum RR

The American surgeon.. 2003 January 69 (1):24-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Koniaris LG, Drugas G, Katzman P, Salloum RM; Management of Gastrointestinal Lymphoma J Amer Coll Surg 2003 July, 197(1): 127-141

2003; .

Hendrickson RJ, Diaz AA, Salloum RM, et.al: Benign Rectal Ulcer: an under-recognized cause of inpatient lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Surg Endosc (Surg Endosc.2003 Mar 6)

2003; .

Gorski DH, Mauceri HJ, Salloum RM, et.al: Prolonged Treatment with Angiostatin reduces metastatic burden during Radiation therapy. Cancer Res Cancer Res. 2003 Jan 15; 63(2):308-11

2003; .

Salloum RM, Mauceri HJ, Hanna N et.al, Dual induction of the Epo-Egr- TNF-± Plasmid in Hypoxic Human Colon Adenocarcinoma Produces Tumor Growth Delay. Am Surg. 2003 Jan; 69(1):24-7.

2003; .

Mauceri HJ, Seetharam S, Salloum RM, et.al treatment of Head and neck and esophageal xenografts employing Alimta and concurrent ionizing radiation Int J Oncol 2001 Oct 19(4) 833-5

2001; .

Mauceri HJ, Salloum, RM, Jaskowiak, NT, et al : The Isocoumarin, NM-3, Enhances antitumor effects of ionizing radiation. Cancer Research Alert 2 (11): 117-120.

2001; .

Ray EC, Avissar NE, Salloum RM, Sax HC: Growth hormone an depidraml growth factor alter the relative contributions of intestinal glutamine transport systems. Surg Forum 52: 5-6

2001; .

Salloum RM, Jaskowiak NT, Mauceri HJ, et.al: NM3, An Isocoumarin Increases the Antitumor Effects of Radiotherapy Without Toxicity: Cancer Research 60: 6958-6963.

2000; .

Hanna NN, Seetharam S, Mauceri HJ, Beckett MA, Jaskowiak NT, Salloum RM , et.al :Antitumor interaction of short course endostatin and ionizing radiation. The Cancer Journal 6(5): 287-293.

2000; .

Fortunato JE, Mauceri HJ, Kocharyan H, Song RH, Salloum RM, Vosicky J, et.al: Gene Therapy Enhances the Antiproliferative Effect of Radiation in Intimal Hyperplasia: J Surg Res 89 (2): 155-162.

2000; .

Gorski DH, Beckett MA, Jaskowiak NT, Calvin DP, Mauceri HJ, Salloum RM, et.al Blockade of the VEGF stress response increases the antitumor effects of ionizing radiation, Cancer Research 59 (14) : 3374-8

1999; .

Gorski DH, Mauceri HJ, Salloum RM, Gately S, Hellman S, et.al: Potentiation of the Antitumor Effect of Ionizing Radiation by Brief Concomitant Exposures to Angiostatin: Cancer Research 58 (24): 5686-9.

1998; .

Kovach SJ; Fischer AC; Katzman PJ; Salloum RM; Ettinghausen SE; Madeb R; Koniaris LG.

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors. J Surg Oncol. 2006 Sep 11;94(5):385-391 [Epub ahead of print]

Salloum RM, Schultz GS, Stevens BR, Souba WW: Regulation of small intestinal glutamine transport by epidermal growth factor. Surgery 113(5): 552-559

1993; .

Salloum RM, Duckworth D, Madison JB, Souba WW: Characteristics of L-glutamine transport in equine jejunal brush border membrane vesicles. Amer J Vet Res 54(1): 152-157, January.

1993; .

Dudrick PS, Salloum RM, EM Copeland III, Souba WW: The early response of the jejunal brush border glutamine transporter to endotoxemia. J Surg Res 52(4): 372-377.

1992; .

Plumley DA, Austgen TR, Salloum RM, Souba WW: The role of the lungs in maintaining amino acid homeostasis. JPEN 14(6): 569-573.

1991; .

Salloum RM, Sitren HS, Bland KI, Copeland EM, Souba WW: Selective inhibition of intestinal glutaminase activity in the tumor bearing rat. Surgical Forum 42: 115-117.

1991; .

Austgen TR, Chen MK, Salloum RM, Souba WW: Glutamine metabolism by the endotoxin-injured lung. J Trauma 31(8): 1068-1075.

1991; .

Souba WW, Salloum RM, Bode BP, Herskowitz K: Cytokine modulation of glutamine transport by pulmonary artery endothelial cells. Surgery 110(2): 295-302.

1991; .

Salloum RM, Stevens BR, Souba WW: Adaptive regulation of brush border amino acid transport in a chronic excluded jejunal limb. Amer J Physiol 261(1): G22-G27.

1991; .

Salloum RM, Stevens BR, Souba WW: Adaptive regulation of brush border amino acid transport in a chronic excluded jejunal limb. Amer J Physiol 261(1): G22-G27.

1991; .

Salloum RM, Copeland EM III, Souba WW: Brush border transport of glutamine and other substrates during sepsis and endotoxemia. Ann Surg 213(5): 401-410.

1991; .

Salloum RM, Copeland EM III, Bland KI, Souba WW: Selective stimulation of brush border glutamine transport in the tumor-bearing rat. J Surg Res 50(4): 391-397.

1991; .

Chen MK, Salloum RM, Brink BS, Bland JB, Copeland EM III, Souba WW: Tumor regulation of hepatic glutamine metabolism. JPEN 15(2): 159-164.

1991; .

Souba WW, Chen MK, Sitren HS, Salloum RM, Klimberg VS, Austgen TR, Dudrick PS, Pacitti AJ, Bland KI, Copeland EM III: Glutamine metabolism in cancer: alterations in interorgan flux and nutritional strategies. Rivista Italiana de nutrizione Parenterale et enterale 9(2): 65-71.

1991; .

Souba WW, Salloum RM, Austgen TR, Chen MK, Klimberg VS, Plumley DA, Pacitti AJ, Sitren HS, Copeland EM III: The gut: a key organ following injury and infection. Rivista Italiana de nutrizione Parenterale et enterale 9(1): 7-14.

1991; .

Salloum RM, Herskowitz K, Souba WW: Intravenous glutamine stimulates brush border glutamine transport. Surg Forum 41: 195-198.

1990; .

Souba WW, Herskowitz K, Austgen TR, Chen MK, Salloum RM: Glutamine nutrition: theoretical considerations and therapeutic impact. JPEN suppl 14(5): 237S-243S.

1990; .

Klimberg VS, Salloum RM, Kasper M, Plumley DA, Dolson DJ, Hautamaki RD,Mendenhall WR, Bova FC, Bland KI, Copeland EM III, SoubaWW: Oral Glutamine accelerates healing of the small intestine and improves outcome following whole abdominal radiation. Arch Surg 125: 1040-1045.

1990; .

Souba WW, Plumley DA, Salloum RM, Copeland EM III: Effects of glucocorticoids on lung glutamine and alanine metabolism. Surgery 108: 213-219

1990; .

Souba WW, Herskowitz K, Salloum RM, Chen MK, Austgen TR: Gut glutamine metabolism. JPEN suppl 14(4): S49-S54.

1990; .

Klimberg VS, Souba WW, Dolson DJ, Salloum RM, Hautamaki RD, PlumleyDA, Mendenhall WM, Bova FJ, Khan SR, Hackett RL, Bland KI, Copeland EM III: Prophylactic glutamine protects the intestinal mucosa from radiation injury. Cancer 66(1): 62-68.

1990; .

Salloum RM, Souba WW, Fernandez A, Stevens BR: Dietary modulation of small intestinal glutamine transport in intestinal brush border membrane vesicles of rats. J Surg Res 48: 635-638.

1990; .

Souba WW, Herskowitz K, Klimberg VS, Salloum RM, Plumley DA, Flynn TC, Copeland EM III: The effects of sepsis and endotoxemia on gut glutamine metabolism. Ann Surg 211(5): 543-551.

1990; .

Klimberg VS, Souba WW, Salloum RM, Plumley DA, Cohen FS Dolson DJ, Bland KI, Copeland EM III: Glutamine-enriched diets support muscle glutamine metabolism without stimulating tumor growth. J Surg Res 48(4): 319-323.

1990; .

Souba WW, Klimberg VS, Plumley DA, Salloum RM, Flynn TC, Bland KI, Copeland EM III: (Current research review) The role of glutamine in maintaining a healthy gut and supporting the metabolic response to injury and infection. J Surg Res 48(4): 383-391.

1990; .

Klimberg VS, Souba WW, Salloum RM, Holley DT, Hautamaki RD, Dolson DJ, Copeland EM III: Intestinal glutamine metabolism following massive small bowel resection. Amer J Surg 159: 27-33.

1990; .

Klimberg VS, Souba WW, Sitren HS, Plumley DA, Salloum RM, Hautamaki RD, Bland KI, Copeland EM III: Glutamine-enriched TPN supports gut metabolism. Surg Forum 40: 175-177, October.

1989; .

Salloum RM, Souba WW, Klimberg VS, Plumley DA, Dolson DJ, Bland KI, Copeland EM III: Glutamine is superior to glutamate in supporting gut metabolism, stimulating intestinal glutaminase activity and preventing bacterial translocation. Surg Forum 40: 6-8.

1989; .

Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Inferior Mesenteric Vein: An Unusual Manifestation of Diverticulitis Am Surg

Domajnko B; Kumar A; Salloum RM.

Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Inferior Mesenteric Vein. .

Laparoscopic appendectomy is safe and efficacious in the elderly an analysis using the NSQIP data base.

Kim, M., Fleming, F., Salloum, R., Monson, J.

Surgical Endoscopy. .

Perioperative Outcomes in Patients with the Modified Metabolic Syndrome undergoing Non-cardiac Surgery

Glance, L., Fleming, F., Wissler, R., Salloum, R., Diachun, C.

Anethesiology. .

Books

Conn's Therapy (2001)

Chapter: Total Parenteral Nutrition in the Adult Patient, (Rakel and Bope Ed) Saunders

Authors: Salloum, RM., Sax, HC.

Publisher: Saunders 2001

Oncologic Therapies (1999)

Chapter: Principles of Surgical Oncology, EE Vokes and HM Golomb (Eds) Springer

Authors: Salloum, RM., Posner, M.

Publisher: Springer 1999

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9

Patient Comments

Dr. Salloum is a very caring and friendly physician

Aug 18, 2024

1.0

Unkind, unhelpful, curt, dismissive and rude doctor. Hardly listened [...]. I would tell others to avoid this doctor.

Jun 23, 2024

5.0

This provider (Dr. Salloum) is EXCELLENT!! He takes the time to listen to any and all concerns and discusses various treatment options along with their potential risks (if any). I would HIGHLY recommend this provider to anyone needing a colorectal surgeon!!

May 28, 2024

5.0

Very personable, knowledgable. I feel very confident that I am receiving the best care that can be given with true sencerity.

May 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Salloum is an EXCELLENT provider and the care team under Dr. Salloum Is also excellent and both are very responsive in a timely manner.

Nov 20, 2023

3.4

Good.

Oct 19, 2023

5.0

Some doctors seem in a rush to get through visit, but Dr. Salloum seemed willing to provide as much time as I needed.

Oct 08, 2023

5.0

Excellent, great personality

Aug 27, 2023

5.0

Excellent care , very kind and put my son's cares at easy ... The entire medical staff was amazing.

Aug 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Salloum and staff go above and beyond for the care they show me.

Aug 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Salloum is absolutely amazing. He has saved my life more than once and he's always accessible when my body tends to put me in a crisis! No matter what the crisis is, and I've had several he is always coming, and I feel totally relaxed being in his care. He sets the bar high for himself and his staff. I can compare what you get elsewhere. I've been in the hospital in many areas, but never had this type of care from this doctor and others [...].

Aug 02, 2023

5.0

Highly recommend

Jul 16, 2023

5.0

This group has definitely saved my life on more than one occasion!

Jul 14, 2023

5.0

From the moment (my wife and) I met Dr. Salloum in the SMH emergency department, we were impressed and comforted by his demeanor, attentiveness, good humor, and especially his detailed knowledge of my health history since I've had prior related (cancer) surgeries during the last several years directly connected to the problem he was preparing to resolve for me.

Jun 04, 2023

5.0

I had been in Florida three times and left with medical issues unresolved. We knew my only resolution would be to drive the distance to get help from Team Strong". Indeed it came to fruition. Within 6 hours of arriving at the Sawgrass offices, I was seen by my gastroenterologist, my surgeon and had an MRI completed. Each component worked with each other amazingly to help determine what needed to be done. It was because of the amazing team that the pain I had suffered with for weeks was relinquished to allow me to leave pain free. I am forever thankful!!!!

Apr 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Salloum is a great listener, kind and professional.

Apr 17, 2023

4.6

Dr. Salloum's calm and professional demeanor put you at ease and let you know you're in good hands.

Apr 06, 2023

5.0

She and Dr. S, what a wonderful team.

Mar 19, 2023

5.0

10/10 experience.

Feb 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Salloum is very aware of my history, a nurse I talked with over the phone told me I had a hernia, I thought I also did too. When Dr Salloum examined me he said it wasn't. What a relief!!! He did tell me that it's something medical that surgery won't fix. Waiting for GI clinic still to call I told him. He told me it was pancreatic insignificance, just like the Dr's told me at the Highland Hospital. I'm taking enzymes but nothing seems ro be working. I Thank Dr. Salloum for knowing me as a person and his patient. He's great

Jan 30, 2023

5.0

Excellent provider.

Jan 25, 2023

3.0

They're the best!

Jan 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Salloum is an excellent provider!!

Dec 27, 2022

4.6

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Nov 13, 2022

5.0

I have recommended Dr Salloum to several friends who have the need to speak with a surgeon!

Oct 21, 2022

5.0

I have already recommend Dr. Salloum to friends & family!

Jul 14, 2022

5.0

The first impressive, that I got a very good doctor, he explained everything, answered all the questions. I'm sure that the upcoming surgery will be successful.

Apr 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Salloum is an excellent surgeon, a very caring doctor and I am always in good hands with his professional services. I could not ask for a better doctor.

Apr 23, 2022

5.0

Excellent provider and medical care team!!

Apr 11, 2022

5.0

Doctor and staff were very knowledgeable, thorough, and friendly. Good experience

Mar 13, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor and staff.

Feb 16, 2022