Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Al-Saleem, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Pottstown, PA?
Where did Dr. Al-Saleem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Oncologic Surgical pathology, Fox Chase Cancer Center | Hematopathology, Drexel University College of Medicine/ Hahnemann Hospital
Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital | Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Baghdad College of Medicine
Is Dr. Al-Saleem board certified as an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
Yes, Dr. Essel Al-Saleem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology , American Board of Pathology since 2009
What languages does Dr. Al-Saleem speak?
Dr. Al-Saleem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Al-Saleem typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Al-Saleem diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Al-Saleem. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Al-Saleem typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Essel Al-Saleem may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Al-Saleem's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Al-Saleem accept my insurance?
Dr. Al-Saleem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 327-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Saleem accept in Pottstown, PA?
Dr. Al-Saleem in Pottstown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Al-Saleem's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Al-Saleem affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Al-Saleem has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
College of American Pathologists
Member
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Member
American Association for Cancer Research
Member
What is Dr. Al-Saleem's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Al-Saleem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427294214.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Saleem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Al-Saleem