Dr Salzman

Doctor Nancy Salzman is an American General Practitioner and Family Physician based in Paris. She was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and she holds Canadian, American and French citizenships. English is her first language and she is bilingual English / French. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Ottawa Medical School and completed her post graduate medical education at McGill University in Montreal. Doctor Salzman obtained further medical experience at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Bermuda and the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace in Monaco before moving to Paris in 1984. For over 23 years she worked in the Medical Department of the Canadian Embassy in Paris and has been in private practice in central Paris since 1996.

Doctor Salzman is married to her French husband and together they have two children. In her spare time Doctor Salzman enjoys many sports, traveling, cooking, reading and spending time with her family and friends.

Doctor Salzman provides preventive care (annual physicals, immunizations, travel medicine, pediatric care, gynaecological care, well woman check ups, prenatal care, promotion of healthy lifestyle choices through counselling), longitudinal care (evaluation and treatment of on-going health issues such as hypertension, diabetes, elevated cholesterol)  and Acute Care of illnesses and minor emergencies (major emergencies where hospitalization may be necessary are referred to the hospital).

Patients include children of all ages, from newborns to adolescents as well as adults, both men and women. She enjoys all aspects of general medicine and has a particular interest and experience in women’s health and travel medicine.

Doctor Salzman sees patients of many nationalities in her practice, and due to her unique professional experience and being an expat herself, she fully understands the special needs and expectations of expatriates living in France. Language is one difficulty expats experience when they encounter the French health care system, but the difference in cultural approaches to healthcare is a frequent cause of frustration and dissatisfaction. Doctor Salzman is licensed in Canada, has also passed the American licensing requirements and is one of the rare North American born, bred and trained physicians to have passed the French licensing requirements and to be in private practice in France.

Membre Associé Department of Internal Medicine Certifications and Licences: – Ordre des Médecins (France) – Certificats de Spécialité en Médecine Générale (France) – Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons – Corporation des Médecins du Québec – Certificat de Spécialité en Médecine de Famille (Quebec) —– Member of the International Society of Travel Medicine – Panel Physician: Immigration Medical Examiner for Australia, Canada, New Zealand —– United Health Care Global Highway to health (HTH) / GeoBlue – Regional Medical Advisor International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers (IAMAT) Medical Center

Dr Shiggins

Doctor Richard Shiggins fills in for Doctor Salzman on a regular basis, one day per week and during annual vacations. Dr Shiggins hails from the Ireland and has lived in france for approximately 25 years. and is also fluent in French and English.

Dr Springer

Doctor Christian Springer also fills in for Doctor Salzman on a regular basis. Dr Springer hails from The Netherlands and is also fluent in French end English and Dutch.

Administration Staff

William and Cheryllyn make up the Office team. They will do their best to assist you in setting up appointments and dealing with enquiries.