Mehdi D. Salek, M.D. joined the Pueblo Pediatrics staff in August 1996.

Dr. Salek is a native of Arizona. Raised in Tucson, Dr. Salek majored in Chemical Engineering at the University of Arizona and also attended medical school at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.

After completing his M.D. degree in 1993, Dr. Salek moved to Phoenix to begin his training in Pediatrics at Phoenix Children's Hospital and Maricopa Medical Center.

After completion of his Pediatric Residency, Dr. Salek decided to stay and practice Pediatrics in Phoenix because of the friendly people and love for the beautiful climate.

Dr. Salek has worked extensively with underserved children in Arizona and in the Third World countries. While attending medical school, he volunteered at several clinics in Mexico and at a rural hospital in India. During the second year of his Residency, Dr.
Salek worked in Malawi, Africa at a large rural hospital of which his duties included Director of In-Patient Pediatrics, and teaching medical school students the importance of Pediatrics in the Third World. He feels that this was an experience of a lifetime which was quite enriching and humbling.

Dr. Salek enjoys practicing General Pediatrics and especially enjoys preschool through early elementary age children.

Dr. Salek and his wife have three boys.  They have many interests which include exotic travel, photography, tennis, basketball, jogging and most importantly, spending quality time with their family.

Credentials:

1996
Board Certification Phoenix Children's Hospital

1993-1996
Maricopa Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Pediatric Residency

1989-1993
University of Arizona
College of Medicine
M.D.

1984-1989
University of Arizona
College of Engineering
Tucson, AZ
Chemical Engineering