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  • Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • GW Vascular Surgery - Foggy Bottom South Pavilion 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 6, Washington, DC 20037
  • (202) 741-3210

Brief Intro

Salim Lala, MD, FACS is double board certified in Vascular and General Surgery. He is also an assistant professor at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Lala completed his general surgery residency at UT Southwestern, and then moved to Florida to complete a two year fellowship in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University of Florida. Dr. Lala trained extensively in the surgical management of complex open and endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, including open and hybrid thoracoabdominal aortic repairs and fenestrated branch grafts. He is also well trained in open mesenteric revascularization, carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy, complex IVC recanalization, arteriovenous access and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Lala also has keen research interests including thoracic aortic aneurysms and peripheral arterial disease; and is especially focused on medical student and resident education. He was administrative chief resident and fellow at both his training programs, and is credited for running a Peer Led teaching program at his medical school in Ireland. His clinical interests in vascular surgery, love for teaching and education and continued improvement in patient care is what drives his passion for academic surgery.

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 6, Washington, DC 20037

Specialties Treated

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Phlebology
  • Surgery
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • Medicare
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