About
Dr. Elizabeth Salada has practiced internal medicine in Poway, California for over 30 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from UC San Diego in 1987. She then completed a Master of Public Health in Nutrition at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her medical degree came from Wake Forest University, Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1993. She completed her internal medicine residency and internship at Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, PA.
Dr. Salada holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and earned the Fellow distinction from the American College of Physicians. She served as Medical Director at Redwood Terrace Skilled Nursing Facility from 1997 to 2025. For two decades, she worked as a medical correspondent for San Diego 6 Local News. She also delivered regular health segments on FOX News Channel 6 and KUSI Morning News. San Diego named her a Best Doctor in 2025. She serves as a career counselor at UCSD and lectures for Palomar Pomerado Health and the American Heart Association. Outside medicine, she enjoys family, music, travel, exercise, and cooking.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, San Diego - Bachelor of Arts, Biology (1987)
Medical School
Wake Forest University, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC - Doctorate of Medicine (1993)
Residency
Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA - Internal Medicine Residency and Internship (1993-1996)
Additional Training
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC - Master of Public Health, Nutrition (1989)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Salada right for?
Dr. Salada is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with an experienced internist. Patients focused on prevention, nutrition, and chronic disease management benefit from her dual background in medicine and public health. Her MDVIP model suits those who value same-day access and a personalized wellness plan. Adults managing multiple health conditions find her broad internal medicine expertise especially valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Salada specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. She brings over 30 years of clinical experience to her Poway practice. Her Master of Public Health in Nutrition also informs her approach to wellness and chronic disease prevention.
Yes. Dr. Salada holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also earned the Fellow distinction from the American College of Physicians, a credential that reflects sustained clinical excellence and professional contribution.
Dr. Salada earned her biology degree from UC San Diego and her Master of Public Health in Nutrition from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She received her medical degree from Wake Forest University, Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1993. She then completed her internal medicine residency and internship at Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, PA.
Dr. Salada has practiced internal medicine in Poway, California for over 30 years. That depth of experience gives her a strong foundation for managing both straightforward and complex adult health concerns.
Yes. San Diego named Dr. Salada a Best Doctor in 2025. She has also served as a medical correspondent for San Diego 6 Local News for two decades and delivered health segments on FOX News Channel 6 and KUSI Morning News.
Yes. Preventive medicine is central to how Dr. Salada practices. She builds each member a custom wellness plan through the MDVIP Wellness Program. Her public health background in nutrition adds an additional layer to her preventive strategy.
Dr. Salada serves as a career counselor at UC San Diego and lectures for Palomar Pomerado Health and the American Heart Association. She brings that same educational commitment to her work with patients.
Dr. Salada holds affiliations with Palomar Pomerado Health System, UCSD, Sharp, and Scripps. These affiliations support continuity of care when patients require hospital-based services.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026