Dr. Barbara Kevish SaltrelliMD
Family Medicine
at Barbara Kevish Saltrelli, MD — Hilton Head Island, SC
About
Dr. Barbara Kevish Saltrelli is a board-certified family physician with more than 25 years of clinical experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania in 1989. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1993. Her internship and Family Medicine residency both took place at UPMC - St. Margaret Memorial Hospital in Pittsburgh, where she trained from 1993 through 1996.
Dr. Saltrelli spent nearly three decades with UPMC Renaissance Family Practice, also teaching medical students and residents throughout her tenure. She held a series of leadership roles within the health system, including President of the Medical Staff at UPMC St. Margaret, Medical Director of Provider Relations and Practice Transformation, and two Associate Vice President positions within the UPMC Health Plan. Her peers recognized her with a place on the Pittsburgh Best Doctor List. She holds active licenses in both South Carolina and Pennsylvania and maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Practice and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Her clinical interests focus on women's health, the role of exercise in health, and nutrition. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, she relocated her practice to Hilton Head Island, where she and her husband raised two children. Outside of medicine, she enjoys golf, boating, biking, paddle tennis, and Pilates.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Allegheny College, B.S. Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1989
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1993
Residency
Family Medicine, UPMC - St. Margaret Memorial Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, 1994-1996
Additional Training
Internship: UPMC - St. Margaret Memorial Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, 1993-1994
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kevish Saltrelli right for?
Dr. Saltrelli is a strong fit for adults who want a family physician deeply invested in prevention and long-term wellness. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her proactive, relationship-driven approach. Women seeking attentive primary care with a physician who has a focused interest in women's health will find her practice well-suited to their needs. Patients who prioritize nutrition and exercise as part of their health plan also align well with her clinical philosophy. She serves residents of Hilton Head Island as well as Bluffton and the broader Lowcountry area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Saltrelli focuses on family medicine with particular attention to disease prevention and chronic condition management. She treats type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension, and brings dedicated clinical interest to women's health. She also incorporates nutrition and exercise guidance as core elements of her care.
Yes. Dr. Saltrelli holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency at UPMC - St. Margaret Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Saltrelli has practiced family medicine for over 25 years. She spent the bulk of her career with UPMC Renaissance Family Practice from 1996 through 2025 before relocating her practice to Hilton Head Island, SC.
Yes. Dr. Saltrelli held multiple senior leadership positions within the UPMC health system. These included two Associate Vice President roles, Medical Director of Provider Relations and Practice Transformation, and President of the Medical Staff at UPMC St. Margaret. She also taught medical students and residents throughout her tenure at UPMC.
Dr. Saltrelli believes that health and well-being begin with a stronger relationship between a primary care physician and patient. The MDVIP model allows her to practice medicine in a more personalized way, with the time and structure to focus on prevention, wellness, and the individual needs of each patient.
Yes. Women's health is one of Dr. Saltrelli's primary clinical interests. She brings this focus into her broader family medicine practice alongside her interests in nutrition and the role of exercise in maintaining good health.
Dr. Saltrelli earned her undergraduate degree from Allegheny College and her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed both her internship and Family Medicine residency at UPMC - St. Margaret Memorial Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Yes. Dr. Saltrelli sees patients from Hilton Head Island as well as the surrounding Bluffton and Lowcountry areas. Her office sits on the north end of Hilton Head Island at 18 Hospital Center Boulevard.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026