About
Dr. Jordan D. Salmon earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso in 2016. He completed his family medicine residency at Nellis Air Force Base and earned board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine in 2019. After residency, he served on active duty in the United States Air Force. He practiced as an emergency care physician at RAF Lakenheath in England and later served as medical director at Luke Air Force Base. He brings particular expertise in medical acupuncture and obesity medicine. In 2023, he founded Health Rising in Houston, Texas before joining The Family Doctor in 2026. S. in Exercise and Spanish from Brigham Young University and speaks Spanish fluently. He enjoys spending time with his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brigham Young University, B.S. Exercise and Spanish (2012)
Medical School
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (2016)
Residency
Family Medicine, Nellis Air Force Base (2019)
Additional Training
Medical acupuncture training; served as emergency care physician at RAF Lakenheath, England; served as medical director at Luke Air Force Base
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Salmon right for?
Dr. Salmon works well with patients seeking a clinician who brings both broad family medicine training and specialized expertise in obesity medicine. Adults managing weight-related conditions, metabolic health, or chronic disease benefit from his evidence-based, patient-centered approach. He treats patients of all ages and speaks Spanish fluently, making him a strong fit for Spanish-speaking families. Patients who value a physician shaped by real-world military and emergency medicine experience will find his background particularly reassuring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Salmon specializes in family medicine and obesity medicine. He also holds training in medical acupuncture. His clinical background spans primary care, emergency medicine, and military medicine, giving him a broad foundation for treating a wide range of conditions.
Yes. Dr. Salmon holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine, earned in 2019. He completed his residency training in family medicine at Nellis Air Force Base.
Yes. Dr. Salmon completed dedicated training in medical acupuncture and offers it as part of his clinical practice at The Family Doctor.
Yes. Dr. Salmon is fluent in Spanish and can conduct full medical consultations in Spanish.
Dr. Salmon takes an evidence-based, whole-patient approach to obesity medicine. He focuses on empowering patients with the knowledge and tools to achieve meaningful health outcomes. His personal health journey has shaped how he practices and how he connects with patients facing significant health challenges.
Dr. Salmon earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise and Spanish at Brigham Young University. He completed his medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso in 2016. He trained in family medicine at Nellis Air Force Base, where he also began his active-duty service with the Air Force.
Dr. Salmon served on active duty in the United States Air Force following residency. He worked as an emergency care physician at RAF Lakenheath in England and served as medical director at Luke Air Force Base. That experience built clinical depth across emergency and primary care settings.
Dr. Salmon practices full-scope family medicine and sees patients of all ages, from children to older adults. The Family Doctor serves newborns through elderly patients under the same membership structure.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026