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Augustine Salami, MD

4.8 out of 5 stars

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Languages Spoken:

English

Patients Treated:

Adults

Biography

Augustine Salami, MD, is the Director of Interventional Endoscopy at Lee Health. He is thrilled to provide the latest therapeutic endoscopic procedures, devices, and technology to our patients in the Fort Myers area.

Dr. Salami's clinical interests encompass the application of advanced endoscopic techniques and interventions to diagnose, stage, treat and palliate a range of benign and malignant gastrointestinal disorders:

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for complex gastric polyps resection via endoscopic mucosal resection or endoscopic submucosal dissection for lesions found on upper endoscopy.

Transoral incisionless fundoplication [TIF] for refractory reflux disease.

Endoscopic suturing for fistula closure.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography [ERCP] for choledocholithiasis, benign and malignant biliary strictures.

Therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), ERCP in surgically altered anatomy such as post whipple, Billroth I &II, Roux-en Y gastric bypass or other surgeries.

Cholangioscopy [Spyglass] to evaluate the bile duct for various indications.

Endoscopic ultrasound drainage of gallbladder for acute and chronic cholecystitis for patients when not surgical candidate for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Endoscopic ultrasound with fine-needle biopsy of pancreatic masses, gastric masses, submucosal gastric lesion, mediastinal lesions, retroperitoneal lesions, left adrenal gland, left kidney, spleen and other intra-abdominal lesions.

EUS for celiac plexus intervention (neurolysis for palliative of pain in pancreatic cancer, block for pain control in chronic pancreatitis).

EUS directed transgastric endoscopy [EDGE].

Anterograde and retrograde single balloon enteroscopy for small bowel bleed and lesions beyond the reach of the traditional EGD and colonoscopy.

Endoscopic suturing for reduction of gastric pouch and gastric outlet for patients who have regained weight following gastric bypass surgery.

Radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia as well as for gastric antral vascular ectasia [GAVE].

Cryotherapy for Barrett’s esophagus and gastrointestinal malignancy.

Management of postsurgical complications such as post bariatric surgical leaks, strictures or fistula.

Endoscopic ultrasound drainage of pancreatic fluid collection with pancreatic necrosectomy.

Endoscopic ultrasound gastrojejunostomy for benign and malignant gastric outlet obstruction.

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and stent placement for refractory esophageal strictures as well as malignant esophageal strictures.

Endoscopic resection of subepithelial gastric tumors including GIST, schwannomas and symptomatic lipomas.

Endoscopic full-thickness resection of gastrointestinal malignancy not amenable to surgical resection.

Colonoscopy for complex colon polyps with resection via endoscopic mucosal resection [EMR] or endoscopic submucosal dissection [ESD].

Difficult /incomplete colonoscopy.

Peroral endoscopic myotomy [POEM]  for achalasia.

Zenker's peroral endoscopic myotomy [Z POEM] for treatment of Zenker's diverticulum.

Gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy [G POEM] for refractory gastroparesis.

Endoscopic myotomy for symptomatic cricopharyngeal bar [C-POEM].

Meet the Doctor

Education & Training

Medical School:

University of Benin, Nigeria

Residenc(ies):

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit

Fellowship(s):

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit
G.I. Associates, St Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee

Board Certification(s):

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

Patient Reviews

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  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Explained Things Clearly

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Involved in Care Decisions

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Spent Enough Time

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Listened Carefully

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Showed Courtesy & Respect

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Likelihood to Recommend

4.8 out of 5 (164 ratings, 63 comments)

  • Jan 25, 2025

    Dr. did an excellent job on operating on my throat.Can’t say enough good things about the whole experience I had.

  • Jan 20, 2025

    Dr. Salami is a relaxed and engaging physician who created a comfortable environment for our conversation and questions. I was particularly grateful for Dr. Salami’s knowledge about and preparation for this visit. I’ve waited for quite awhile to get to talk ab out my condition and to be advised about next steps! I’m looking forward to our work together.

  • Jan 14, 2025

    Everyone was great. I also loved Dr. [ ] when he did my [ ] in [ ].

  • Jan 13, 2025

    The experience was eye-opening in that the Doctor had reviewed all the prework details of my condition before I entered the room, he was so sharp!! I felt the good Lord was looking down on me to find this physician!

  • Jan 6, 2025

    Totally satisfied with the Doc

  • Jan 6, 2025

    Great experience working with Dr. Salami

  • Dec 30, 2024

    Dr. Salami is great. He explains everything, is very patient, and gives me as much time as I need to understand everything. I would highly recommend him.

  • Dec 16, 2024

    I feel extremely fortunate to have Dr Salami as my doctor. He is brilliant and explains things thoroughly. He is caring and nice. It’s hard to find all these qualities in one doctor. You know you are in good hands. Each and every member of his team are wonderf ul. They all work well together.

  • Dec 7, 2024

    As always very professional and caring

  • Dec 6, 2024

    DR SALAMI AS USUAL WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND THE STAFF AS WELL

  • Dec 2, 2024

    Before I was referred to Dr. Salami, I had seen 5 other GI Dr's. The other Doctors were unable to diagnose me. I had lost considerable [ ] most of the time. Dr. Salami took the time to listen to my issues and easily ascertained the tests to run. Bottom line, D r. found my issue during an [ ] and from there scheduled an [ ]. I am so thankful to have found Dr. Salami. I had all but given up and resigned to the fact that I would be in [ ] for the rest of my life. As of today,I am [ ]. I haven't felt this good in months.

  • Nov 23, 2024

    Dr Salami

  • Nov 22, 2024

    By far, my visit to Dr. Salami was the most encouraging visit I have had regarding my condition. He heard me and he gave me hope that he will follow through to find a plan to help me. I was so grateful and very impressed.

  • Nov 16, 2024

    Friendly, efficient front desk. Also, I was taken in sooner than my appt time. It was wonderful

  • Nov 8, 2024

    Dr. Salami and the entire team!!!

  • Oct 31, 2024

    Megan was my MA and she was so kind . She spoke and explained all the details before Dr. Salami came in to confer Tom. Lovely young lady with warmth and concern for her patients!

  • Oct 17, 2024

    Dr. Salami is not only an excellent doctor but he is compassionate and very kind. He explains your medical situation very clearly. I would recommend him highly.

  • Oct 5, 2024

    I thought Dr Salami was outstanding, and also thought the Medical Assistant, Deryl J, was excellent.

  • Oct 3, 2024

    The entire staff from entrance to exit. Outstanding experience. Off all the doctors appointments I have had since living in Florida this was by far the BEST.

  • Sep 30, 2024

    He is an amazing physician

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