Dr. Joseph Salhab
Dr. Joseph Salhab is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He completed his internship and residency in 2016 and a fellowship in Gastroenterology in 2019 at the Nova Southeastern University Hospital System. During his training, he was awarded Chief Resident of Internal Medicine and Chief Fellow of Gastroenterology.
Dr. Salhab is currently in his sixth year of practice, with expertise in treating both chronic and acute gastrointestinal diseases. He is practicing in Central Florida, where he also serves as the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Chairman at his hospital.
Dr. Salhab has a significant social media following related to gastrointestinal health as 'thestomachdoc', with over 5 million followers across all his platforms. His videos have garnered over 100 million views.
Dr. Salhab's main research interests include colon cancer and the gut microbiome.
Background & Training
Internal Medicine
Board certified in Internal Medicine since 2016
Gastroenterology
Board certified and fellowship trained in Gastroenterology since 2019
Associate Professor
Associate Professor of Medicine at OCOM in Orlando, FL
Microbiome and Cancer Research
Over 10 published articles regarding this
Digest & Heal: The Future of Gut Medicine
The gut is not just a digestive organ—it is a central regulator of metabolic health, immune function, inflammation, and cancer risk. Disruptions in the gut contribute directly to many of the leading causes of chronic disease, including cardiometabolic disease, gastrointestinal cancers, fatty liver disease, and systemic inflammation.
By identifying gut dysfunction early—through symptoms, diet patterns, microbiome stressors, and metabolic signals—we can prevent progression, restore resilience, and optimize digestion long before irreversible damage occurs.
Digest & Heal isn't about temporary fixes. It's about building a gut that supports longevity, protects the liver, reduces disease risk, and improves quality of life—now and decades from now.
Early Detection
Identifying gut dysfunction before disease
Microbiome Health
Optimizing bacterial balance
Inflammation Control
Reducing systemic inflammation
Disease Prevention
Cancer and metabolic disease prevention
Gut Health Revolution Book
In Digest & Heal, Dr. Joseph Salhab introduces a next-generation approach to digestive health—focused on prevention, personalization, and fixing the root causes of bloating, reflux, fatty liver, IBS, and chronic gut dysfunction.
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