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Dr. Walter Salwen is a surgeon with extensive expertise in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and neurological surgery. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Baystate Medical Center. With 46 years of clinical experience, Dr. Salwen brings decades of surgical knowledge to his practice. He provides care in English for his patients.
Dr. Salwen practices at multiple Veterans Affairs locations throughout the Detroit area, including the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit and the Pontiac VA Outpatient Clinic in Pontiac, Michigan. His surgical expertise spans complex procedures involving the head, neck, and neurological systems. He focuses his practice on delivering specialized surgical care to veterans and other patients requiring advanced treatment in these critical areas.
Dr. Salwen practices at multiple Veterans Affairs locations throughout the Detroit area, including the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit and the Pontiac VA Outpatient Clinic in Pontiac, Michigan. His surgical expertise spans complex procedures involving the head, neck, and neurological systems. He focuses his practice on delivering specialized surgical care to veterans and other patients requiring advanced treatment in these critical areas.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 46 years of experience
- speaks English
- Baystate Medical Center
- 3 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Walter Abram Salwen has 3 locationsJohn D Dingle VA Medical Center Surgery
4646 John R St Fl 4 Ste C4684Detroit, MI 48201 Tel: (313) 576-3251
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Pontiac Va Outpatient Clinic
44200 Woodward Ave Ste 208Pontiac, MI 48341 Tel: (248) 332-4540
Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Walter Abram Salwen, MD | Dr. Brian Wayne Blakley, MD | Dr. Murray G Kling, MD | Dr. Zacarias G Asuncion Jr, MD |
| Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 46 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience | 62 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Detroit , MI | Detroit , MI | Bingham Farms , MI | Woodhaven , MI |
| Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Of Saskatchewan Coll Of Med | Med School: University Of The Philippines Manila | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Walter Abram Salwen has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Walter Abram Salwen has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
46 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Baystate Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1980.
NPI Number
Dr. Salwen's NPI number is 1750321659.
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- Dr. Walter Salwen's office is located at 4646 John R St Fl 4 Ste C4684, Detroit, MI, 48201.
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