About
Emily Salmon-Denikos, MD earned her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton in 2018. Her internship and anesthesiology residency both took place at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. That training included cardiac anesthesia and critical care, which informs her clinical strengths in pulmonary and cardiac medicine today. She holds certifications in Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support and carries a Florida Board of Medicine Dispensing Practitioner designation.
Dr. Salmon-Denikos is passionate about the full range of conditions she manages, including COPD, sleep apnea, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart failure, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. She also focuses on geriatrics, pain management, nutrition, insomnia, and women's health. Her guiding belief is that a balanced lifestyle, regular exercise, sound nutrition, stable emotional health, and thoughtful medication choices form the foundation of wellness. She holds herself to the same standards she sets for her patients. Outside the clinic, she competes in equestrian sports, spends time with her two young children, and enjoys the South Florida beach life. She speaks English, Spanish, and French, and she has contributed to published research in anesthesiology and medicine. She also volunteers through Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Bone Marrow Registration Drive, and the Patient Rounding Program at Stamford Hospital.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA - Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Cum Laude (2011)
Medical School
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL - Doctorate of Medicine (2018)
Residency
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH - Residency in Anesthesiology (2019-2020)
Additional Training
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH - Internship (2018-2019)
Certifications
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Salmon-Denikos right for?
Dr. Salmon-Denikos suits adults who carry complex cardiac or pulmonary diagnoses alongside their primary care needs. Patients managing COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, or hypertension benefit from her critical care background. She is a strong fit for older adults who need attentive geriatric care. Women seeking preventive screenings and comprehensive wellness support also find a natural fit with her practice. Her multilingual fluency in English, Spanish, and French makes her accessible to a diverse patient community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Salmon-Denikos specializes in pulmonary and cardiac conditions, including COPD, asthma, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart failure, and sleep apnea. She also manages diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and geriatric health. Her background in cardiac anesthesia and critical care gives her added clinical depth in these areas.
Yes. Dr. Salmon-Denikos regularly manages patients with overlapping chronic conditions. She treats combinations of diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and pulmonary disorders. Her training in anesthesiology and critical care helps her take a thorough, systems-based approach to complex cases.
Dr. Salmon-Denikos provides women's health services including PAP smears, preventive screenings, and wellness counseling. She integrates these services into her broader primary care practice.
Yes. Dr. Salmon-Denikos lists geriatric medicine among her specialties. She focuses on the unique health needs of older adults, including chronic disease management, pain management, and preventive care.
Dr. Salmon-Denikos speaks English, Spanish, and French. Her multilingual ability helps her serve patients across Lake Worth, Wellington, West Palm Beach, and surrounding South Florida communities.
Dr. Salmon-Denikos earned her medical degree from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. She completed her internship and anesthesiology residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She earned her undergraduate degree in Chemistry, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Salmon-Denikos believes that balanced lifestyle habits form the foundation of good health. She emphasizes regular exercise, sound nutrition, stable emotional health, and thoughtful medication choices. She holds herself to the same standards she sets for her patients.
Yes. Dr. Salmon-Denikos sees patients at her primary office in Lake Worth and at a secondary location in Loxahatchee. This gives patients across Palm Beach County convenient access to her care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026