Mohamed Salar, MD
Languages: Arabic, English
Locations: Livonia, Sterling Heights
Joined Synergy: 2025
My Biography
Professional Background
Professional Associations
Awards & Publications
Professional Background
Dr. Mohamed Salar is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon with a passion for motion-preserving and minimally invasive spinal procedures. He specializes in cervical and lumbar disc arthroplasty, spinal decompression, and interbody fusion surgeries, as well as non-surgical pain management strategies. With a focus on patient-centered care, Dr. Salar blends cutting-edge techniques with a thoughtful, personalized approach to treatment.
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at MSU Health Care, Dr. Salar is dedicated to advancing the field through research, education, and hands-on clinical care. His training includes top-tier institutions such as the University of Florida, Mayo Clinic, and the Texas Back Institute, and he brings that depth of experience into every patient interaction.
Why choose Dr. Salar?
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Arabic & English fluency for clear, comfortable communication
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Fellowship‑trained spine surgeon; board‑certified in orthopedic surgery
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Comprehensive care—from non‑surgical options to advanced minimally invasive procedures
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On‑site X‑ray, MRI, and physical therapy for streamlined treatment
Professional Associations
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North American Spine Society (NASS)
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
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American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
Awards & Publications
Honors and Awards
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Eastern Orthopaedic Association Traveler Award – 2019
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QuESST First Place Award, Detroit Medical Center – 2017
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Bielawski Endowed Scholarship – 2016
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Gloria Wagner Scholarship – 2015
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Medical Student Summer Research Award – 2014
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Irene Haslow McGraw Endowed Scholarship – 2013
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Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects Award – 2010
Research Publications
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Surgical Management of a Displaced Posterior Column Pelvic Fracture Involving the Triradiate Cartilage: A Case Report
JBJS, 2021; 11(3) -
Multiple Schwannomas of the Median Nerve: A Case Report and Literature Review
J Orthop Case Rep, 2020 -
Infections Associated with Temporary External Fixation
J Surg Orthop Adv, 2020 -
Outcomes after A1 Pulley Resection vs. Release for Trigger Finger
Arch Rheum & Arthritis Res, 2020 -
Candida Parapsilosis Associated Rice Bodies in the Extensor Compartment of the Wrist
Radiol Case Rep, 2019 -
Overview of U.S. Invasion by Zebra and Quagga Mussels: Predicted and Actual Impacts
AWWA, 2009
Locations
Sterling Heights
586.261.1960
Specialties
- Spine
Education & Board Certifications
Undergraduate:
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Liberal Arts and Sciences
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (2008–2012)
Medical School:
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI (2013–2017)
Residency:
Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Florida & Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL (2017–2022)
Fellowship:
Combined Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship
Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX (2022–2023)