Muhammad Salman Faisal, MD

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A Specialist in Gastroenterology

Muhammad Salman Faisal, MD, is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine with a strong focus on gastroenterology and hepatology. He treats gastrointestinal disorders, particularly those requiring endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

Dr. Faisal’s areas of focus include:

  • Achalasia (difficulty swallowing)
  • Bile duct
  • Gall bladder
  • Gastroparesis
  • Large polyp resection
  • Pancreas

Speaks: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi

Specialties

(605) 328-8500

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Gastroenterology & Hepatology: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
Advanced Interventional Endoscopy: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
Residency:
Internal Medicine: Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Medical School:
Aga Khan University Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan

Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology
American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine

Experience & Research

Professional memberships:

  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Research experience:

  • Closure of defects after endoscopic mucosal resection
  • Lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) to drain intra-abdominal collections and pancreatic necrosis
  • Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) procedure safety and efficacy in management of Zenker's diverticulum, achalasia and gastroparesis
  • Safety of ERCP in patients with liver disease
  • Stent choice during ERCP for pancreatic cancer
  • Utility of cholangioscopy in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis

Idea of Care

I strive to provide world-class care to all my patients in clinics and during endoscopy. I believe in multidisciplinary collaboration when approaching patient care, especially for complex gastrointestinal disorders requiring high-risk endoscopy procedures.

Personal Interests

Dr. Faisal enjoys spending time with his kids and playing pickleball with his friends. He also likes listening to audiobooks and podcasts.

Awards and Distinctions

• Henry Ford Hospital: Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, chief fellow (2023)
• American College of Gastroenterology: Outstanding Research Poster Presenter (2022)
• Digestive Disease Week: Research Poster of Distinction (2020)

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