About
Carmelo DiSalvo, MD, FAAFP is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing concierge primary care in Lewes, Delaware. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from LaSalle University in Philadelphia in 1998. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Sint Maarten in 2004. Dr. DiSalvo completed his internship and residency training in Family Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine-Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. He was selected as Chief Resident in his final year, from 2007 to 2008.
Dr. DiSalvo holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and serves as a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is a member of the Delaware Medical Society and served on the Board of Directors of the Delmarva Health Network in 2016. Delaware Today Magazine named him a Delaware Top Doc four times, in 2015, 2019, 2020, and 2021. He trained across both rural and urban settings in the United States and the United Kingdom. That breadth of experience informs his commitment to cost-effective, evidence-based medicine. He speaks both English and Italian. Dr. DiSalvo describes himself as empathetic and genuinely invested in understanding each patient's individual needs. Mutual trust, transparency, and respect guide every patient relationship in his practice.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA — Bachelor of Arts, Biology 1998
Medical School
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten — Doctorate of Medicine 2004
Residency
Family Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine-Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 2006-2008; Chief Resident 2007-2008
Additional Training
Internship: Drexel University College of Medicine-Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 2005-2006
Certifications
Languages
English, Italian
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. DiSalvo right for?
Dr. DiSalvo is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who manages both chronic and acute conditions with care. Patients dealing with long-term health challenges such as hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol benefit from his focus on evidence-based chronic disease management. He works well with patients who value a direct, ongoing relationship with a single physician. Those who want thorough preventive screenings and a custom wellness plan find his MDVIP practice well-suited to those goals. His around-the-clock availability also makes him a good match for patients who want urgent access when health concerns arise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. DiSalvo treats both chronic and acute conditions within the scope of family medicine. His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, and wellness. He builds individualized care plans that address ongoing conditions alongside routine wellness needs.
Yes. Dr. DiSalvo holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He also serves as a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. DiSalvo earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Sint Maarten. He completed both his internship and his Family Medicine residency at Drexel University College of Medicine-Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. He was selected as Chief Resident during his final year of residency.
Dr. DiSalvo has practiced medicine for more than fifteen years. That experience spans both urban and rural clinical settings in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Yes. Delaware Today Magazine named Dr. DiSalvo a Delaware Top Doc in 2015, 2019, 2020, and 2021. That recognition reflects his standing among peers and patients in the Delaware medical community.
Dr. DiSalvo speaks both English and Italian. This can be helpful for patients who prefer to communicate in Italian.
Dr. DiSalvo takes a personalized, evidence-based approach to each patient. He partners with patients to develop comprehensive care plans that address both prevention and active disease management. He places mutual trust, transparency, and respect at the center of every physician-patient relationship.
Yes. Dr. DiSalvo holds a hospital affiliation with Beebe Healthcare in Delaware. That affiliation supports continuity of care when patients need hospital-based services.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026