Summary

Dr. Vesta Salehi specializes in gastroenterology and pediatrics, focusing on digestive health issues in children and adolescents. She completed her residency training at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College Affiliated Hospitals, followed by a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Salehi is board-certified in pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics and speaks English.

Dr. Salehi practices at Saint Christophers Hospital For Children with locations in Philadelphia, Reading, and Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. She treats children with various digestive concerns including constipation and chronic constipation, as well as more complex conditions like cancer-related constipation. Her diagnostic approach includes abdominal X-rays, pathology tests, and complete blood count testing to thoroughly evaluate her young patients. Patients rate her services at 4.4 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Pediatric New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
  • 7 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Vesta Salehi has 3 locations

St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Gastroenterology - E. Erie Avenue

160 E Erie AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134

St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Gastroenterology - Jenkintown

500 York RdJenkintown, PA 19046

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4.4 
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Philadelphia , PADarby , PADarby , PADarby , PA
Med School: St Georges University School of Medicine-Grenada
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vesta Salehi

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Integra
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - CHIP
  • Keystone First - Medicaid
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vesta Salehi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vesta Salehi has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatrics
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Pediatric New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical College

Residency

New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
Weill Cornell Medical College Affiliated Hospitals
NY AND PRESBY HOSP, 2013, PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY2010
NY AND PRESBY HOSP, 20102007

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Dr. Vesta Salehi's office is located at 160 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19134.
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Dr. Vesta Salehi is affiliated with Saint Christophers Hospital For Children.

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