Salma Srour, PharmD
Pharmaceutical Medicine
2449 Rabbits Run St Waldorf MD, 20601-4970About
Dr. Salma Srour is a top functional medicine pharmacist in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to her specialty, Dr. Srour is an expert in changing the lives of her patients through functional medicine, nutrigenetics, pharmacogenetics, and medication therapy management. Through her various genetic testing, she is able to help patients find the root cause of many of their disease states and help them live a healthier and happier life. She is an expert in medication therapy management and can help you get the best results from your medications while minimizing the side effects by analyzing drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-supplement interactions.
She uses pharmacogenetics to assess what medications may be right for you based on your DNA. Additionally, she uses nutrigenetics to help patients' diet and wellness plans. Her team tests for food sensitivities as well as genetic variances that may affect weight loss. As a leader and expert in her field, Dr. Salma Srour is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. In the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area, Dr. Salma Srour is a true asset to her field and dedicated to the healthcare profession.
Education and Training
Notre Dame of MD University PharmD 2013
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Salma Srour, PharmD's Expert Contributions
Is Your Gut Causing Your Mental Health Issues?
There is astonishing evidence on nutrient replenishment to aid in the treatment of many disease states, not just ones related to the gut. It is essential to understand the concept of the gut is a source of many problems, repeatedly shown in research studies. Many of the nonpharmacological...
Can a chiropractor treat my migraine headaches?
Hello, Thanks for your question. It is difficult to answer without knowing your past medical history therefore I do recommend seeing your primary care doctor for a referral to a specialist. It is important to note there are so many underlying causes for migraines and a specialist can help you figure that out. There are many treatment options including, prescription, over the counter, and herbal/supplements that can aide in migraines; however I recommend speaking to your doctor to make sure nothing interacts with any of your healthy conditions or medications that you may take. READ MORE
A medicine expired yesterday. Can I still have it?
It is unsafe to used expired medications. Over time medications degrade and lose potency, and the potential effects that could arise from expired medications may be dangerous. Please notify your physician for an updated prescription. READ MORE
Does Tramadol have an expiration date?
Yes, every medication has an expiration date. Consult with the pharmacy that dispensed your medication to ask them what the expiration date of your dispensed medication is. Every medication will have a different expiration date depending on when it was manufactured. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- GX Sciences (Pharmacogenomics Certification)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Pharmacists Association
Areas of research
Bioavailability of Pain Medications and how their absorption is effected by food and nutrition.
Pharmacogenomics
Nutrigenetic and epigenetic testing
Diet and exercise
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