Dr. Salil Saxena, MD

Dr. Salil Saxena is an internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in hospital medicine and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and brings seven years of experience to his practice. His training has equipped him to handle complex medical cases that require intensive monitoring and specialized care in hospital settings.

Dr. Saxena practices at two locations in San Diego, including the Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and UC San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest. He focuses on treating serious conditions such as sepsis and bladder cancer, bringing expertise in managing life-threatening infections. His procedural skills include performing chest X-rays, chest fluoroscopy, and abdominal ultrasounds to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions. These imaging techniques allow him to quickly assess patients and guide treatment decisions in critical care situations.