About
Dr. Edward Salib earned his undergraduate degree from the New York Institute of Technology before completing medical school at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012. He then trained in family medicine through the Palm Beach Consortium for Graduate Medical Education, finishing his residency in 2015. He holds dual board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and the American Board of Obesity Medicine, the latter earned in 2024. He also holds an MBA in Healthcare Management from Saint Leo University.
Dr. Salib serves as physician faculty at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. His career has taken him through hospital settings, private clinics, and urgent care before he founded Desired Medical Solutions. He applies functional medicine principles to hormone balancing, sleep, and individualized nutrition. He is passionate about medical weight loss and uses GLP-1 therapies alongside holistic approaches including acupuncture. Outside the office, he enjoys fishing and spending time with his wife, Dr. Allison Salib, and their dog, Doc.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
New York Institute of Technology, B.S. (2005-2009)
Medical School
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2008-2012)
Residency
Family Medicine, Palm Beach Consortium for Graduate Medical Education (2012-2015)
Additional Training
Saint Leo University - MBA Healthcare Management (2019-2021); Physician Faculty at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Salib right for?
Dr. Edward Salib is a strong fit for adults managing weight, hormonal imbalance, or chronic fatigue. Patients with obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, or perimenopause benefit from his functional medicine approach. He works well with people who want to address root causes rather than simply add medications. His panel size keeps appointments thorough and unhurried.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Salib focuses on obesity, hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, diabetes, chronic fatigue, and perimenopause. He applies functional medicine principles to identify and treat the underlying causes of these conditions. His goal is to help patients reduce or eliminate medications over time, not accumulate them.
Yes. Dr. Salib holds dual board certification. The American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians certified him in 2015. The American Board of Obesity Medicine certified him in 2024. He also holds a Florida Osteopathic Medical License.
Dr. Salib graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012. He completed his family medicine residency through the Palm Beach Consortium for Graduate Medical Education between 2012 and 2015. He later earned an MBA in Healthcare Management from Saint Leo University.
Dr. Salib believes good health means achieving physiological balance without relying on medications. He works to identify root causes and, where possible, help patients step down from medications rather than add new ones. He uses functional medicine, nutritional counseling, and hormone optimization to support this approach.
Yes. Dr. Salib prescribes GLP-1 medications including semaglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy, and Saxenda for weight loss. The practice also offers compounded semaglutide at a fraction of the brand-name cost. Many patients lose 10 to 15 pounds in their first month on the program.
Dr. Salib integrates functional medicine, obesity medicine, and holistic therapies into his primary care practice. He treats chronic conditions by addressing their root causes. He also attends ongoing conferences in medical weight loss, wellness, and functional medicine to stay current with emerging therapies.
Yes. Dr. Salib serves as physician faculty at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine alongside his clinical work at Desired Medical Solutions.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026