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mariam salisu, MD, MPH
Dr. Mariam Salisu is a Harvard Trained physician who is associated with with various hospitals in the region. She is acknowledged for using a personalized approach to improve her patients’ wellness and pain as well as women’s health. She has built an impeccable career, dedicated to helping patients find a minimally invasive solution to lower extremity venous discomfort.
A Path of Excellence
Dr. Salisu began her distinguished medical career at the George Washington School of Medicine, where she earned her medical degree while also obtaining a Masters in Public Health. She then completed her residency training in anesthesiology at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Her pursuit of excellence led her to Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, home to one of the nation’s top pain medicine fellowship programs. It was here that Dr. Salisu became an expert in advanced interventional pain management, equipping her with the specialized skills needed to treat a wide range of complex chronic pain conditions.
Medical School
George Washington School of Medicine
Masters in Public Health
George Washington University
Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowship
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
Summa Cum Laude Graduate
Pennsylvania State University
Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award (2008)
Pennsylvania State University
Psi Chi – National Honor Society in Psychology (2008)
The National Honor Society in Psychology
JoAnne E. Burley Leadership Scholarship (2007)
For exemplary leadership, service, and commitment
Penn State Alumni Association Trustee Scholarship (2007)
Pennsylvania State University
Academic Excellence Leadership Award (2004 – 2008)
Pennsylvania State University
Orhurhu MS, Chu R, Claus L, Roberts J, Salisu B, Urits I, Orhurhu E, Viswanath O, Kaye AD, Kaye AJ, Orhurhu V.
Neuropathic Pain and Sickle Cell Disease: a Review of Pharmacologic Management.
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2020 July; 24(9), 52.
Orhurhu V, Gao C, Agudile E, Monegro W, Urits I, Orhurhu MS, Olatoye D, Viswanath O, Hirji S, Jones M, Ngo A, Aiudi C, Simopoulos T, Gill J.
Socioeconomic disparities in the utilization of spinal cord stimulator therapy in chronic pain patients.
Pain Pract. 2020 Jul 11.
Orhurhu MS, Orhurhu V, Salisu B, Abimbola A, Cohen SP.
Factors associated with academic rank among chronic pain medicine faculty in the USA.
Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2020 Aug;45(8):589-596.
Orhurhu V, Chu R, Ogunsola S, Akpala L, Orhurhu MS, Urits I, Ngo AL, Viswanath O, Kaye AD.
The role of peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor in chronic osteoarthritic joint pain.
Ann Palliat Med. 2020 May 22:apm-20-888.
Wolf J, Urits I, Orhurhu V, Peck J, Orhurhu MS, Giacomazzi S, Smoots D, Piermarini C, Manchikanti L, Kaye AD, Kaye RJ, Viswanath O.
The Role of the Cannabinoid System in Pain Control: Basic and Clinical Implications.
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2020 Jun 6;24(7):35.
Patel R, Urits I, Orhurhu V, Orhurhu MS, Peck J, Ohuabunwa E, Sikorski A, Mehrabani A, Manchikanti L, Kaye AD, Kaye RJ, Helmstetter JA, Viswanath O.
A Comprehensive Update on the Treatment and Management of Postdural Puncture Headache.
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2020 Apr 22;24(6):24.
Fiocchi J, Urits I, Orhurhu V, Orhurhu MS, Giacomazzi S, Hoyt B, Kaye AD, Kaye RJ, Viswanath O.
A Comprehensive Review of the Treatment and Management of Pain in Sickle Cell Disease.
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2020 Mar 21;24(5):17.
Hoyt D, Urits I, Orhurhu V, Orhurhu MS, Callan J, Powell J, Manchikanti L, Kaye AD, Kaye RJ, Viswanath O.
Current Concepts in the Management of Vertebral Compression Fractures.
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2020 Mar 20;24(5):16.
Orhurhu V, Schwartz R, Potts J, Peck J, Urits I, Orhurhu MS, Odonkor C, Viswanath O, Kaye AD, Gill J.
Correction to: Role of Alpha-2-Microglobulin in the Treatment of Osteoarthritic Knee Pain: a Brief Review of the Literature.
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2020 Feb 8;24(3):9.
Urits I, Hasegawa M, Orhurhu V, Peck J, Kelly AC, Kaye RJ, Orhurhu MS, Brinkman J, Giacomazzi S, Foster L, Manchikanti L, Kaye AD, Viswanath O.
Minimally Invasive Treatment of Chronic Ankle Instability: a Comprehensive Review.
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2020 Feb 4;24(3):8.
Jones MR, Novitch MB, Hall OM, Bourgeois AP, Jeha GM, Kaye RJ, Orhurhu V, Orhurhu MS, Eng M, Cornett EM, Kaye AD.
Fascia iliaca block, history, technique, and efficacy in clinical practice.
Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2019 Dec;33(4):407-413.
Orhurhu V, Agudile E, Chu R, Urits I, Orhurhu MS, Viswanath O, Ohuabunwa E, Simopoulos T, Hirsch J, Gill J.
Socioeconomic disparities in the utilization of spine augmentation for patients with osteoporotic fractures: an analysis of National Inpatient Sample from 2011 to 2015.
Spine J. 2020 Apr;20(4):547-555.
Orhurhu V, Olusunmade M, Akinola Y, Urits I, Orhurhu MS, Viswanath O, Hirji S, Kaye AD, Simopoulos T, Gill JS.
Depression Trends in Patients with Chronic Pain: An Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample.
Pain Physician. 2019 Sep;22(5):E487-E494.
Orhurhu MS, Salisu B, Sottosanti E, Abimbola N, Urits I, Jones M, Viswanath O, Kaye AD, Simopoulos T, Orhurhu V.
Chronic Pain Practices: An Evaluation of Positive and Negative Online Patient Reviews.
Pain Physician. 2019 Sep;22(5):E477-E486.
Orhurhu V, Schwartz R, Potts J, Peck J, Urits I, Orhurhu MS, Odonkor C, Viswanath O, Kaye A, Gill J.
Role of Alpha-2-Microglobulin in the Treatment of Osteoarthritic Knee Pain: a Brief Review of the Literature.
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2019 Sep 9;23(11):82.
Orhurhu V, Chu R, Orhurhu MS, Odonkor CA.
Association Between Pain Scores and Successful Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation.
Neuromodulation. 2020 Jul;23(5):660-666.
Urits I, Peck J, Orhurhu MS, Wolf J, Patel R, Orhurhu V, Kaye AD, Viswanath O.
Off-label Antidepressant Use for Treatment and Management of Chronic Pain: Evolving Understanding and Comprehensive Review.
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2019 Jul 29;23(9):66.
Orhurhu V, Urits I, Orhurhu MS, Odonkor C, Olatoye D, Viswanath O.
Confounding variables in future studies assessing relationship between paraspinal muscles and low back pain.
Spine J. 2019 Jun;19(6):1132-1133.
Orhurhu V, Orhurhu MS, Bhatia A, Cohen SP.
Ketamine Infusions for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Anesth Analg. 2019 Jul;129(1):241-254.
Orhurhu V, Olusunmade M, Urits I, Viswanath O, Peck J, Orhurhu MS, Adekoya P, Hirji S, Sampson J, Simopoulos T, Jatinder G.
Trends of Opioid Use Disorder Among Hospitalized Patients With Chronic Pain.
Pain Pract. 2019 Jul;19(6):656-663.
Doshi TL, Richter HC, Salisu M, Samen C.
Representation of Women in Pain Medicine Fellowships in the United States, 2017-2018.
Pain Med. 2020 Feb 1;21(2):e62-e67.
Cohen SP, Doshi TL, Dawson TC, Gupta A, Durbhakula S, Constantinescu OC, Jacobs MB, Verdun JV, Salisu-Orhurhu M, Griffith SR, Kurihara C.
Prognostic value of hypersensitivity reactions on epidural steroid injection outcomes: a phenotypic signature?
Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2019 May;44(5):586-594.
Orhurhu MS, Chu R, Claus L, Roberts J, Salisu B, Urits I, Orhurhu E, Viswanath O, Kaye AD, Kaye AJ, Orhurhu V.
Neuropathic Pain and Sickle Cell Disease: a review of pharmacologic management.
Current Pain and Headache Reports. 2020, June; Pub Status: Accepted.
Orhurhu MS, Chu R, Claus L, Roberts J, Salisu B, Urits I, Orhurhu E, Viswanath O, Kaye AD, Kaye AJ, Orhurhu V.
Neuropathic Pain and Sickle Cell Disease: a review of pharmacologic management.
Current Pain and Headache Reports. 2020, July, In press.
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Innovative and Comprehensive Care
Dr. Salisu’s practice is deeply committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. She believes in creating treatment plans through collaboration, tailored to each individual’s unique needs and symptoms. Dr. Salisu recognizes that although patients may have similar chronic pain conditions, their experiences and challenges are often different. This understanding guides her multidisciplinary approach, ensuring that each patient receives personalized care aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes.
- Headaches/Migraines
- Muscle Pain
- Neck Pain
- Upper/Lower Back Pain
- Upper/Lower
- Extremity Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Vertebral
- Compression
- Varicose Vein
- Pain After Surgery
- Neuropathy
- Cancer Pain
- Complex Pain
- Pain Syndrome
- Generalized Body Pain
- Work Related Injury
- Sports Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Fractures
A Focus on Patient Education
Dr. Salisu places a strong emphasis on patient education. She believes that well-informed patients are empowered patients. Dr. Salisu takes the time to thoroughly explain each aspect of the treatment plan, ensuring that her patients feel confident and supported as they work towards pain relief. This approach fosters trust and encourages patients to take an active role in their care.
Success Stories
A Vision for a Brighter Future
Dr. Salisu’s mission is to restore hope and function. Her approach is simple: combine the latest medical innovations with personalized, compassionate care. For every patient, she strives to be a source of not just relief, but of lasting wellness, creating a strategic path away from the limitations of chronic pain and toward a life of greater possibility.