Douglas R. Salmon, M.D.
PHILOSOPHY
"It is inherent in my role as a Physician that I act as my Patient’s primary Advocate in guiding them through the confusing and often frightening aspects of a cardiac illness and the attendant necessary medical, diagnostic and interventional treatments. I owe this to my patients, as much as they owe me a commitment to do their part in restoring themselves to health.
The joy of practicing Cardiology comes not simply from successful diagnosis and treatment of a problem, but also from the engagement of each patient in a personalized treatment plan and a commitment to a lifestyle which can prevent new illnesses and even regress damage already done. My job has barely begun when the patient's chest pain resolves and breathing comes easily; the real challenge is to keep each person working, loving and living a quality independent life, unfettered by repeated crises.
I fully believe in and perform aggressive, expeditious interventional therapy where indicated and when the results to be achieved justify the risks. However, there are excellent conservative and pharmacologic therapies currently available that have been grossly undervalued, particularly in the management of senior patients with substantial risk factors and multi-system diseases. I offer each patient the full range of treatment options appropriate to his/her condition."
--Douglas R. Salmon, MD, FACC
PERSONAL
Doctor Salmon was born in Schenectady New York. He attended high school in Roseville, Minnesota and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Major: Physics, Minor: Mathematics) from the University of Colorado in Boulder. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and served in Arizona and Alaska during and after the Vietnam War, as a Weapons Controller (Aircraft Intercept Director). Having been selected for the rank of Captain, he retired early as a First Lieutenant to begin his Medical Education.
MEDICAL EDUCATION
- University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, Arizona; awarded the Arizona Foundation Award as the top Medical Graduate.
- Internal Medicine Residency at Bexar County (now Medical Center) Hospital, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio {UTHSC-SA], San Antonio, Texas, (Board Certified IM).
- Research Fellow in Cardiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, Board Certified (IM-CV).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Emergency Medicine Physician based in San Antonio, Texas.
- Private Practice of Cardiology in Victoria, Texas.
- Group Practice of Cardiology with James B. Williams, MD, P.A., which evolved into Austin Cardiovascular Associates, which then split off as Capital Cardiovascular Specialists (2002 to present).
- Dr Salmon formed his own Cardiology Practice (Live Oak Cardiology, P.A.) in 2006 to better meet the needs of his patients for personalized, ethical and cost-effective care.
- In February, 2003, Dr Salmon received the Cardiac Caregiver of the Year Award for Central Texas from the American Heart Association.
- Active Staff Privileges at Round Rock Hospital, Seton Main and Seton Northwest Hospitals, St Davis’s Hospital, Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, North Austin Medical Center, and Lakeside Hospital (in Bastrop), with Patients presenting at these latter Facilities generally referred to other Cardiology Groups (by prior arrangement), or transferred to a Primary/ Secondary Facility.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Cardiology
- Travis County Medical Society
- Texas Medical Association
- Texas Medical Foundation
- American Heart Association
HOBBIES, INTERESTS AND RECREATION
Dr Salmon operates a working 336 acre livestock ranch 36 miles west of Austin in Blanco County. He is interested in and widely read in American and Military History, with a special interest in the Civil War era. Leisure time activities include Hunting, Antique and Modern Firearms, Guitar, Snow Skiing, Scuba Diving (Advanced Open Water Certified), and Digital Photography. He is also the proud caretaker of two Labrador Retrievers.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST IN CARDIOLOGY
- Tailored Pharmacologic management of Cardiomyopathy and Congestive Heart Failure for regression and sustained clinical improvement;
- treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction and other Critical Cardiac Emergencies;
- medical suppression of Atrial Fibrillation;
- Hypertension therapy tailored to lowest cost, side effects and convenience;
- and aggressive Lipid-Lowering Therapies including advice regarding lifestyle modifications and proven over-the-counter treatment options and supplements to prescription therapies.
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