Dr. Lester Salwen, MD
Dr. Lester Salwen, MD is a gastroenterologist in Greenville, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Salwen has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN School OF MED AT University OF PA in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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890 W Faris Rd Ste 100 Greenville, SC 29605Make an Appointment
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Dr. Salwen is affiliated with Prisma Health Patewood Hospital Greenville, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Salwen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Salwen specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Salwen
4.4
| 5 Star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 Star | 8% | 8% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Salwen to family and friends is 4.4166665 out of 5
About Me
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Dr. Lester Salwen, MD is a gastroenterologist in Greenville, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Salwen has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN School OF MED AT University...read moreGastroenterology
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Tufts
Fellowship HospitalBeth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus
Internship HospitalRaymond & Ruth Perelman School Of Med At University Of Pa
Medical School, 1980
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
81%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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