Salim Hayek
Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia
Salim Hayek is a cardiologist at Emory University School of Medicine. Salim has cared for hundreds of patients struggling with cancer during his time at Emory, and he has derived inspiration and purpose for his research through the various cardiovascular issues he has encountered and treated firsthand in this growing patient population.
Through his work, Salim explores ways to predict risk and prevent heart disease by integrating technology, novel biomarkers, and big data in clinical practice.
Salim Hayek is a recipient of over a dozen awards based on his scholarship, teaching, exceptional publication record, and more. He was recently named the Star FIT (Fellow-In-Training) by the ACC. He has written over 50 publications and also serves as a peer reviewer for various international and national journals.