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Dr. Eric Salinger, MD

General Surgery*
4.1 (18)
Map Pin Small Pismo Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Eric Salinger, MD

Dr. Eric Salinger, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Pismo Beach, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine and is affiliated with Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center and French Hospital Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Salinger an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Salinger works at Practice in Pismo Beach, CA with other offices in San Luis Obispo, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Ventral Hernia, Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Salinger's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    921 Oak Park Blvd Ste 201, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 546-0411
  2. 2
    Coastal Surgical Institute
    921 Oak Park Blvd Ste 101, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 473-9850
    Monday
    06:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    06:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    06:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    06:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    06:00 - 17:00
  3. 3
    Associated Surgeons of San Luis Obispo
    77 Casa St Ste 103, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 546-0411

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
  • Marian Regional Medical Center
  • French Hospital Medical Center

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Lipomas
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Cancer
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Fracture
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Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
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    4.1
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1700038536
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Salinger has seen patients for Ventral Hernia, Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Salinger on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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