Lauren A. Salesi, MD

Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 14 to 54
Penn Sports Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital - Cathcart Building
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About me

  • Team Sports Medicine Physician, Philadelphia Union
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine and Community Health
  • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Salesi offers a wide variety of expertise and has special interest in injury prevention, ultrasound-guided procedures, athletic performance, the adolescent athlete, bone health and bone metabolism, and concussions.

My education and training

  • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh
  • Residency: UPMC Saint Margaret
  • Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Spoken languages

English
English

Reviews

Average Rating

590 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

Anonymous
May 2026
again, she listened, she was very knowledgeable but also explained things clearly, and she answered all of my questions. she was also thorough and made me feel comfortable.
Anonymous
May 2026
i can't say enough positive things about dr this doctor. i'm beyond pleased with the services i received today.
Anonymous
May 2026
i believe the provider is capable of helping many people in a pleasant and professional manner.
Anonymous
May 2026
knowledgeable, responsive, clear

Insurance accepted

Please contact the practice and/or the member services department of your insurance company for specific details before receiving services. Providers may participate in some, but not all, products offered by a health plan; providers may also accept plans at some practice locations but not others.

Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Salesi is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and conditions

Research

Publications

Prisco L, Salesi LA, McElheny KD, Weiss D, Diamond L, Brennan T. Primary Considerations for the Baseball Athlete. , Current Review Musculoskeletal Medicine.: 2022