46 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salama, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Warren, MI?
Dr. Dhafer Salama, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Warren, MI. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified. Dr. Salama graduated from University of Baghdad College of Medicine and completed his residency at Henry Ford Genl. Dr. Salama is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salama’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salama’s office at (586) 574-0222.
Where did Dr. Salama go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Henry Ford Genl | Henry Ford Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Baghdad College of Medicine
Is Dr. Salama board certified as a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Dhafer Salama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Salama speak?
Dr. Salama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Salama typically treat?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Salama 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. Salama. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Hearing Loss in Both Ears
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Bilateral Deafness
- Hearing Impairment Both Sides
- Poor Hearing in Both Ears
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- BPPV
- Positional vertigo
- Inner ear dizziness
- Crystal ear problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8110: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
What procedures does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Salama typically perform?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Salama performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Salama. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
Also known as:
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
- 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
Also known as:
- Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
- Voice box biopsy
- Throat biopsy with scope
- Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Salama accept my insurance?
Dr. Salama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (586) 574-0222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salama accept in Warren, MI?
Dr. Salama in Warren, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Henry Ford Health System
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Salama's office located?
What is Dr. Salama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073521035.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salama
What is Dr. Dhafer Salama's specialty?
Dr. Salama is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Warren, MI.
What does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon do?
A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients.
Is this Dr. Dhafer Salama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salama is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, Ascension St. John Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, Corewell Health Trenton Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Dhafer Salama accepting new patients in Warren, MI?
Yes, Dr. Dhafer Salama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dhafer Salama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salama's office at (586) 574-0222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dhafer Salama?
Please contact Dr. Salama's office at (586) 574-0222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dhafer Salama have?
Dr. Dhafer Salama is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
<section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>