Damon Salzman, MD
Treatment & Services
- Consultation, Evaluation, And Treatment Adult Neurological Disorders
- General Neurology
- Interdisciplinary Management Of Chronic Headache Syndromes
- Positive Airway Pressure Titration (cpap; Bilevel Pap Titration)
- Sleep Studies
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- Acute Ischemic Stroke
- Adult Brain Tumors
- Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Anxiety Disorder
- Aphasia
- Arachnoid Cysts
- Atherosclerosis (vascular)
- Autoimmune/Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
- Binswanger's Disease
- Brachial Plexus
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Bruit
- Central Nervous System Vasculitis
- Central Pain Syndrome
- Cephalic Disorders
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
- Chiari Malformation
- Chronic Headaches
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Circadian Rhythm Disorders
- Cluster Headaches
- Cognitive Disorders
- Coma
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
- Dementia
- Depression
- Devic's Disease (Neuromyelitis Optica)
- Dysautonomia
- Dyslexia
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Encephalitis
- Encephalopathy
- Epilepsy
- Essential Tremor Resources
- Facial Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Headaches
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Hypersomnia
- Insomnia
- Intracranial Stenosis
- Memory Impairment
- Memory Loss
- Meniere's Disease
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Migraine Headaches
- Movement Disorders
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myoclonus (muscle twitch)
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Myopathy
- Narcolepsy
- Narcolepsy in Children
- Neurapraxia
- Neurocognitive Disorders
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neuropathy
- Neuropathy - Diabetic
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
- Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Parkinson's Disease
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pediatric Circadian Rhythm Disorders
- Pediatric Parasomnia Disorders Including Sleepwalking
- Pediatric Sleep Apnea
- Pediatric Sleep Apnea And Sleep-disordered Breathing
- Pediatric Sleep Disorders
- Pediatric Sleep Studies
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
- Periodic Paralysis
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Polymyositis
- Pompe's Disease
- Porphyria
- Post-polio Syndrome
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphomas
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Radiculopathy
- Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Types 1 & 2
- Refsum Disease
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Restless Legs Syndrome in Children and Adolescents
- Reye's Syndrome
- Sarcoidosis
- Schwannoma
- Sciatica
- Seizures
- Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
- Shy-Drager Syndrome
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Terrors
- Small Fiber Neuropathy
- Soto's Syndrome
- Spasticity
- Spinal Cancer
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spondylitis
- Spondylosis
- Stenosis - Spinal
- Stiff-Person Syndrome
- Stroke
- Sydenham Chorea
- Syncope
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Temporal Arteritis
- Temporomandibular Disorders
- Tension Headaches
- Tourette Syndrome
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vestibular Disorders
- Von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL)
- Wilson Disease
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Appointed
2019
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School
Neurophysiology and Sleep Medicine
Boston,
MA USA
2002
Residency - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School
Neurology
Boston,
MA USA
2001
Internship - Oregon Health & Science University
Neurology - Transitional Year
Portland,
OR USA
1998
Medical Education - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago,
IL USA
1997
Graduate School - University of Oxford
Oxford,
1993
Undergraduate - UC Berkeley
Molecular and Cell Biology
CA USA
1992
Certifications
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Research & Publications
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322 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
86 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 6, 2020
Very good Doctor
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2020
Dr Salzman and assistant we very pleasant and caring. it was a very good overall experience.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2020
Will recomend all personel specialy Dr. Salzaman and his assitant.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020
DR Salzman is the best very few doctors Doctors like him exist anymore, also His nurse Christine is awesome
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020
My service was provided mostly by DR Salzman, I have been seeing him for almost ten years wherever he goes I go He's the best Neurologist I know such an amazing Physician
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020
I always have DR Salzman card anyone who needs a neurologist I recommend him because he is the best
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2020
My experience was excellent. Dr. Salzman is a wonderful and caring doctor. He shows so much empathy and is very caring. His knowledge is very extensive. He was able to help me when no other neurologist could. This visit was the same. I always feel very comfortable like I am talking to someone who really cares about me.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2020
The Nurse, Kristina, was sweet, informative, asking me questions so she can understand why I was there. Within Minutes the Dr. came in. Also he was nice, polite, informative, knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Gave me a Medicine to try to heal up my pain. Told me to go to Pain Management Dr., to see on how they can help me. I have to make n Appt to see him again after my Pain Management Dr.
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2020
Dr. was. great. very patient & fully engaged.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2020
Best doctor I've ever had, regardless of specialty
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2020
my experience with Cleveland Clinic and Dr Salzman was very positive. I feel very fortunate to be a patient of Dr Salzman.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2020
My experience with Dr Salzman was beyond my expectations. I have seen many doctors over the past two years, and Dr Salzman is by far the most outstanding.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2020
Dr. Salzman is wonderful. Great knowledge. Kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2020
Very nice Dr. an excellent professional.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2020
The Dr. doing the best on my treatment. Thanks.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2020
dr. salesman listened to my concerns he was very understanding n spoke with concern he is a great dr wouldn't change for the world.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2020
Dr Salzman really listens and understands
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2020
Dr. Salzman was very kind. Listened tentatively and made us feel at ease.
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2020
I like how the doctors work as a team and have access to my medical records.
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2020
Nurse and Doctor we're very kind and explained everything very well.
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2020
Doctor and nurse were efficient, friendly, upbeat and professional. I was very pleased with my experience.
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2020
Dr Salzman is the best in his field. I've never had such a kind and caring doctor like him. He's the main reason I go to Cleveland clinic. great experience
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2020
I arrived for my first visit extremely anxiety-ridden, but left feeling that I had placed my neurological problems in excellent hands. Dr. Salzman is quite knowledgeable, which is very important, but he is also patient and kind.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2020
Dr. Salzman is the best physician I have ever had.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2020
Dr. Salzman is a very nice man, he cared for me and spoke with my son to explain my treatment. He even escorted us personally out of the offices/rooms to ensure our safety. He really does listen to you.
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2020
I really liked Dr. Salzman. He made me feel comfortable and cared for. He listened and responded to my questions. He made recommendations for follow up. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
I'm very happy with the Doctor and staff
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
Dr. Salzman is one of the sweetest most respectful doctor I've received care from . He takes his time to listen and provide care needed .
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
Dr. Salzman is amazing. They do not come any better than him.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
Dr Saltzman best there is
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2020
great dr great staff
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2020
Dr. Salzman is an excellent doctor. Kristina his nurse is super.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2020
I am very happy with my doctor
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2020
Great physician who is very personable with real concern and advice. He has built a trusted relationship with me.
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2020
The Doctor was helpful but the care I received that he discussed with me was not good at all.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2020
I do recommend Dr. Salzman frequently. He is one of the most knowledgeable and genuinely caring physicians I have encountered.
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2020
Dr Salzman is a great physician and it's a pleasure to be one of his patients
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2020
Dr. Salzman is the most empathetic, knowledgeable and overall greatest human being I have ever had as a doctor.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2020
Everyone was extremely professional and courteous. The physician was outstanding.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2020
Dr Salzman is the best professional, kind, compassionate,I reccomend Him to everyone that needs a neurologist. He is an excellent physician
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2020
Absolutely I recommend Dr Salzman to everyone I know who needs a neurologist because he's the best
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020
Dr. Salzman was really personable; I didn't even notice that the visit was a televisit.
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2020
Doctor Salzman scheduled the appointment via Zoom. It was a great experience - he added a prescription and sent it to the pharmacy.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2020
An excellent Dr.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2020
Dr. Salzman gave me hope during the most difficult times of becoming disabled. He is knowledgable, encouraging and persistent.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2020
Dr Salzman is the top of his profession he has zero room for improvement
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2020
He is the best. Kind, smart, helpful. I am 70. One of the best doctors I have had.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2020
DR. SALZMAN PUT SAM AT EASE AND WAS NOT ONLY ATTENTIVE TO HIS CONCERNS BUT TO HIS ABILITY TO FOCUS ON HIS FEAR OF BEING DISCOUNTED. HE WAS WONDERFUL IN HIS DEMEANOR WITH SAM AND WITH US A TRUE PROFESSIONAL AND A GREAT HUMAN BEING
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2020
Dr. Salzman is the very best. His assistant Keisten is also the very best. They make everything having to do with every visit and dealing with my conditions, that are already excruciating as it already is...some how with their personalities and care for me helps me a lot!!
Reviewed on May 26, 2020
Excellent doctor at an excellent hospital.
Reviewed on May 26, 2020
Dr Salzman was so caring and compassionate. He took the time to explain and answer my questions.
Reviewed on May 26, 2020
CC is always good at scheduling and returning calls. Dr. Salzman is great
Reviewed on May 26, 2020
Thank you Dr for your patience and care
Reviewed on May 7, 2020
Dr. Salzman is with out a doubt the most caring and knowledgeable physician I have ever had in all of my 73 years of life.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2020
Dr Saltzman really listens to you and provides an alternative to your pain.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2020
Dr.Salzman is the best! He was very concerned about my problem at hand and took the neccessary measures to make sure my pain was alleviated.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2020
Dr. Saltzman goes above and beyond anyone's expectation! So does Christina his assistant.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2020
physician was very easy to work withvery friendly and professional
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2020
doctor was excellent
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2020
dr. Salzman is one of the best doctors I've ever been to. as long as dr. Salzman and employed there I will continue to come to Cleveland Clinic. If I could write Dr Salzman on a scale from one to ten ten being the best. I would give him a 10
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2020
always a wonderful experience with dr salzman
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2020
beyond my expectations. dr very caring, kind, professional, knowledgeable, respectful. wonderful first impression.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2020
Dr. Salzman is a great doctor , very calm, explains everything and always takes his time with patiens.Thank you very much!!
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2020
Dr. Salzman is the most compassionate doctor I have ever met. He has been there for me all throughout my condition. Now he rejoices with me as my condition is improving
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2020
Dr S a very personable and professional physician. Kept me informed and at ease during my procedure. The nurse who prepped me (Jessie) was equally as professional and courteous.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2020
Hands down, the best doctor.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2020
The initial phone call to the Cleveland Clinic to get info re: appointment with Dr. Salzman was very difficult. The scheduler was not helpful. Once i was able to speak to someone from Dr. Salzman's office i was taken care of immediately! Kristina Zyla is a great asset to his office.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2020
I have been Dr. Salzman's patient for a few years (from when he was at Sunrise Medical) and I think he is excellent. I would never hesitate to recommend him to someone.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2020
My first time at Cleveland clinic the service was excellent and the doctor is outstanding.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2020
Extraordinary doctor
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2020
Excellent experience. I will recommend this provider.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2020
Dr Salzman is such a sweet, kind man who truly cares about you as a person. Makes you wish all doctors were like him.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2020
Very happy with Dr Salzman. Very attentive and helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2020
It was amazing! I love Dr. Salzman and his staff. It was awesome!!!!
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2020
Dr Salzman is the very best in his field his nurse Christina is awesome i
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2020
Dr. Salzman is the Best of the Best. Excellent physician, empathetic, and great bedside manner.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2020
excellent and caring doctor
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2019
Dr. Salzman has treated 3 generations of my family. He is the kind of physician that we wish all our Doctors would be. He's exceptional.
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2019
I've been seeing Doctor Salzman since I was 18 and he is the standard to which all doctors should live up. he is kind and caring and knowledgeable and he always goes out of his way to help me. because of my genetic condition, I have lots of doctors but Dr. Salzman is one of the very few that I actually dont mind seeing for the rest of my life.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2019
I was very pleased with Dr. Salzman. He was very specific and helpful for me what I should do. We drove a good distance and were very pleased. Hoping to get new medicine to help my memory.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2019
excellent doctor
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2019
Dr Salzman and Karem and staff were excellent!!
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2019
Dr. Salzman showed an extraordinary degree of empathy for my wife's condition. His professional manner is warm, understanding, professional and extremely knowledgeable. His nursing staff is a reflection of him.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2019
very caring and provided options for my care. very attentive to my problem. best physician I have seen at Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2019
excellent doctor
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2019
Dr Salzman is top notch and puts the care of his patients first. He is working hard and with care to figure out the best treatment plan.