Lauren A. Salesi, MD
Sports Medicine
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Lauren A. Salesi, MD

Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 14 through 54
Penn Sports Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital - Cathcart Building
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Penn Medicine Provider

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

  • University of PittsburghMedical School
  • UPMC Saint MargaretResidency
  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical CenterFellowship

Spoken languages

English
English

Reviews

Average Rating

637 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
September 2026
I can't think of a better orthopedic doctor. She is among the best so of course I would very highly recommend her. In fact, I already have.
Anonymous
August 2026
bcus my doctor listen and response is with caring and good information is carefully explained to my understanding she is the best doctor so far is dr. Salesi.
Anonymous
August 2026
good
Anonymous
August 2026
dr salesi takes the time to relate to your situation as much as possible while also giving you hands on advice & care.

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.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: 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