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Lilyane Saleh
Affiliate, Department Funds
Fellow in Rad/Musculoskeletal ImagingBioDr. Lilyane Saleh is a Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellow at Stanford University. She completed her Diagnostic Radiology residency at the University of Toronto, where she received comprehensive training across major academic hospitals and gained experience in a broad range of subspecialties.
Originally trained as a physician in Lebanon, Dr. Saleh later earned her Canadian MD from Université de Montréal. She was one of only a handful of international medical students selected to enter the Quebec medical system through an extremely competitive pathway. Her diverse training and background have shaped a thoughtful approach to patient care and collaboration.
During residency, Dr. Saleh held several leadership roles including Co-Chair of the Social and Wellness Committee, and RSNA Resident Representative. She was recognized with multiple honors such as the Citizenship Award (2025) for her professionalism and community impact, the PGY-1 Clinical Performance Award, and the Social Committee Chair Award. She has also contributed to resident education and mentorship.
She is trilingual in English, Arabic, and French and enjoys swimming, exploring new cities, and spending time with her family. -
Alexander J Salerno
Affiliate, Rad/Neuroimaging and Neurointervention
Visiting Scholar, Rad/Neuroimaging and NeurointerventionBioDr. Alexander Salerno is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Radiology at Stanford University. As a neurologist and stroke specialist, he is dedicated to advancing neuroimaging technologies and directly improving clinical care for patients with cerebrovascular disease. His research in the Heit Lab focuses on the clinical and radiological evaluation of patients with acute ischemic stroke, with a special emphasis on posterior circulation stroke management. He will develop pipelines that refine prognostic models using multimodal imaging to help guide acute treatment decisions.
Dr. Salerno earned his MD at the University of Genoa, Italy, followed by his neurology residency, an MD-PhD in cerebrovascular disease, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Stroke Center of Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland. At Lausanne, he also holds a faculty appointment as Reader and Clinical Faculty (MERc-PD). An effective catalyst for collaborative research with a strong clinical research background, he actively coordinates international multicenter collaborations and helps establish large-scale, federated data-sharing networks for international stroke registries. Alongside his research, he is dedicated to medical education and enjoys finding engaging ways to teach clinical neurology.
Fun fact: when he is not analyzing brain scans or asking patients to repeat "No ifs, ands, or buts," Alexander is a passionate marine aquarist who loves aquascaping miniature coral reefs right in his living room. An avid traveler with a creative eye for designing scientific illustrations, he also enjoys unwinding by cooking authentic Italian cuisine. -
Heidi Salisbury
Affiliate, Medicine - Med/Cardiovascular Medicine
BioHeide Salisbury, CNS is a clinical nurse specialist who works at the Stanford Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Clinic.
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Karim Sallam, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)
BioKarim Sallam, MD, is trained in Cardiovascular Medicine and Advanced Heart Failure.
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Arghavan Salles
Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology
BioDr. Salles is a minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon. She completed medical school and residency in general surgery at Stanford prior to completing her fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. She stayed on faculty at Washington University for three years prior to moving back to Stanford in 2019.During the pandemic, Dr. Salles has served as a disaster relief physician, caring for patients with COVID in the ICU. Dr. Salles obtained a PhD in education from Stanford University during her residency training, and her research focuses on gender equity, implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, and physician well-being. Her R01 grant from the NIH focuses on sexual harassment. She is a sought-after speaker and has given over 100 national and international invited talks related to gender equity, physician well-being, and weight bias. She currently serves as the Special Advisor for DEI Programs at the Stanford University Department of Medicine where she is a Clinical Associate Professor.
