Dr. Salman M. Muddassir, MD, FACP

Expert Publications

• Treatment of refractory fever in the neurosciences critical care unit using a novel, water-circulating cooling device. A single-center pilot experience.
• Mitral annular calcification as a cause of mitral valve gradients.
• Mitral annular calcium causing mitral stenosis.

Media Releases

Get to know Internist Dr. Salman M. Muddassir, who serves patients in Brooksville, Florida.

Dr. Muddassir is a well-versed internist who can be found on staff at Oak Hill Hospital, a full-service, emergency care facility specializing in heart and surgical care in Hernando County. He is also the Program Director for Internal Medicine at Oak Hill Hospital’s Graduate Medical Education Center. 

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Muddassir earned his medical degree from Army Medical College in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Upon relocating to the United States, he went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at Seton Hall/St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey.

With over two decades of experience in his field, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

In honor of his clinical expertise, Dr. Muddassir is the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014) and Patients’ Choice Award (2015).

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