Clinical Interests
- Biomarkers in pulmonary critical care medicine
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung cancer
- Lung volume reduction
Highlights
Dr. Salerno was featured in a 6 ABC "Moves in Medicine" video segment. Watch him discuss active COVID-19 clinical trials taking place at Temple Health.
Education
- MD, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Escuela de Medicina “Luis Razetti,” Caracas, Venezuela
- MS, Pharmacology, Clinical Research Scientist Track, K30 NIH Sponsored Program, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Training
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
Memberships
- American Thoracic Society
- American College of Chest Physicians
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctors, Pulmonary Disease, Philadelphia magazine, 2023-2025
- Physician Ambassador, Christiana Care Health System
- Winner, Fellow’s Case Presentations, Laennec Society of Philadelphia
- Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical Center
- José Izquierdo Award, Excellence in Academic Work, Universidad Central de Venezuela
Patient Comments
Was very happy with the provider I saw. He made me feel very comfortable and relaxed.Was very thorough.
Dr. Salerno makes you feel so welcomed. He is so easy to talk to.
The doctor is great. He explains things, takes time.
The easy of getting an appointment and the location of the facility made it a less stressful experience.
Dr Salerno is very smart and is truly concerned about his patients