Rushani Saltzman, MD
Rushani Saltzman, MD

Rushani Saltzman, MD

Rushani Saltzman, MD, is an attending physician with the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Associate Medical Director for Patient and Family Experience.

Areas of expertise: Asthma, Environmental allergies, Food allergies, Food desensitization

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About Rushani Saltzman, MD

Titles

Attending Physician

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Allergy and Immunology – American Board of Allergy and Immunology

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2022, Top Physicians in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, South Jersey Magazine
2021-2022, Top Physicians for Children, South Jersey Magazine
2021, Top Female Doctors, South Jersey Magazine
2019 Master Clinician Awardee, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Fellow

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Fellow

American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow

Research Interests

Food allergy

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

General Pediatrics - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

General Pediatrics - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Allergy and Immunology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2018

Wang KY, Lee J, Cianferoni A, Ruffner MA, Dean A, Saltzman RW, et al. Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome Food Challenges: Experience from a Large Referral Center. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2018 Sep 20. pii: S2213-2198(18)30585-3. PMID: 30243880

Capucilli P, Cianferoni A, Fiedler J, Gober L, Pawlowski N, Saltzman R, et al. Differences in egg and milk food challenge outcomes based on tolerance to the baked form. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2018 Jul 21. pii: S1081-1206(18)30581-7. PMID: 30036581

2017

Cianferoni A, Saltzman R, Saretta F, Barni S Dudek E, Kelleher M, Spergel JM. Invariant natural killer cells change after an oral allergy desensitization protocol for cow's milk. Clin Exp Allergy. 2017 Nov;47(11):1390-1397.

2015

Gupta M, Sindher S, Saltzman R, Heimall J. Evaluation and subsequent safe administration of rabies vaccine to a child presumably allergic to the gelatin content of PCECV Rabavert. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2015 Mar-Apr;3(2):281-2. PMID: 25609331

2013

Cianferoni A, Khullar K, Saltzman R, Fiedler J, Garrett JP, Naimi DR, Spergel JM. Oral food challenge to wheat: a near-fatal anaphylaxis and review of 93 food challenges in children. World Allergy Organ J. 2013 Aug 21;6(1):14. doi: 10.1186/1939-4551-6-14. PMID: 23965733

2012

Heimall J, Keller M, Saltzman R, Bunin N, McDonald-McGinn D, Zakai E, et al. Diagnosis of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and artemis deficiency in two children with T-B-NK+ immunodeficiency. J Clin Immunol. 2012 Oct;32(5):1141-4. PMID: 22864628

Saltzman RW, Brown-Whitehorn TF. Gastrointestinal syndromes associated with food allergies. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care. 2012 Aug;42(7):164-90. PMID: 22795240

Novel mutation in STXBP2 prevents IL-2-induced natural killer cell cytotoxicity. J Allergy Clin Immunol. Saltzman RW, Monaco-Shawver L, Zhang K, Sullivan KE, Filipovich AH, Orange JS. 2012 Jun;129(6):1666-8. PMID: 22336081

Saltzman RW, Albin S, Russo P, Sullivan KE. Clinical conditions associated with PCP in children. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2012 May;47(5):510-6. PMID: 22009851

2011

Saltzman RW, Albin S, Russo P, Sullivan KE. Clinical conditions associated with PCP in children. Pediatr Pulmonol. Epub 2011 Oct 18. doi: 10.1002/ppul.21577. Cited in PubMed; PMID 22009851.

Karamchandani-Patel G, Hanson EP, Saltzman R, Kimball CE, Sorensen RU, Orange JS. Congenital alterations of NEMO glutamic acid 223 result in hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and immunodeficiency with normal serum IgG levels. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2011 Jul;107(1):50-6. Epub 2011 May 4. Cited in PubMed; PMID 21704885.

Jyonouchi S, Abraham V, Orange JS, Spergel JM, Gober L, Dudek E, et al. Invariant natural killer T cells from children with versus without food allergy exhibit differential responsiveness to milk-derived sphingomyelin. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2011 Jul;128(1):102-109.e13. Epub 2011 Apr 1. Cited in PubMed; PMID 21458849.

Orange JS, Roy-Ghanta S, Mace EM, Maru S, Rak GD, Sanborn KB, et al. IL-2 induces a WAVE2-dependent pathway for actin reorganization that enables WASp-independent human NK cell function. J Clin Invest. 2011 Apr 1;121(4):1535-48. doi: 10.1172/JC144862. Epub 2011 Mar 7. Cited in PubMed; PMID 21383498.

2009

Forbes LR, Saltzman RW, Spergel JM. Food allergies and atopic dermatitis: differentiating myth from reality. Pediatr Ann. 2009 Feb;38(2):84-90. Cited in PubMed; PMID 19263783. No abstract available.

Attending Physician

Patient experience rating

(based on 200 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    5 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    5 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    5 of 5
  • Would recommend
    5 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    5 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr. Saltzman is EXCELLENT! She has a wonderful bedside manner. She is wonderful with children, and is an exceptional doctor. She remembered both of my kids, and was genuinely interested in their care.
    5 of 5
    Jun 09, 2024

  • Dr. Saltzman is very thorough and listens extremely well. We've been with her for years (with multiple children) and I wouldn't think to go to someone else. I know she truly cares for my family!
    5 of 5
    May 11, 2024

  • Dr. Saltzman took more than adequate time to discuss all of our concerns and come up with a collaborative treatment plan. Every question we had was answered thoroughly.
    5 of 5
    May 05, 2024

  • Everyone is so friendly. Clinic was on time, Dr. Saltzman took her time and answered all my questions. She is phenomenal
    5 of 5
    Apr 15, 2024

  • Dr Saltzman is the best! She always listens, answers all of our questions, and is a wonderful doctor. I also appreciate that she talked to my son (who is understandably anxious about his food allergy) to try to reassure him!
    5 of 5
    Apr 14, 2024

  • Dr. Saltzman is fantastic. She is kind, informative, patient, and thorough
    5 of 5
    Mar 08, 2024

  • Dr saltzman always goes above and beyond for us! She makes both my boys comfortable
    5 of 5
    Mar 06, 2024

  • Dr. Saltzman always listens and actually cares. She will take the time to walk us through the issues and suggested treatment. She is fantastic.
    5 of 5
    Dec 27, 2023

  • Outstanding. All of our questions were answered clearly.
    5 of 5
    Dec 07, 2023

  • What an amazing doctor! Truly so impressed with her calmness with my daughter, her listening to my concerns, her detailed explanations of our asthma plan. I even loved that she talked to me about different levels of asthma plans so I don't have to call if my daughter gets sick. I have seen others at CHOP allergy and asthma, but no light can be held up to her and her professionalism. She was so authentic in her approach, interest in my daughter and treated us with nothing but the utmost respect and focus.
    5 of 5
    Dec 01, 2023

  • Dr. Satlzman is the BEST!
    5 of 5
    Nov 27, 2023

  • Dr. Saltzman is always very thorough, knowledgeable and approachable when answering all my questions. She never makes our appointments feel rushed and she is also asks a lot of questions to get a thorough evaluation of our son and his health. We always feel very supported by her and her care for our son and his allergies.
    5 of 5
    Oct 27, 2023

  • Dr. Saltzman is a wonderful, caring, smart, and thorough practitioner. We feel lucky to have found here.
    5 of 5
    Oct 26, 2023

  • Very good service with the Doctor. My son felt very comfortable and she addressed all of his concerns.
    5 of 5
    Oct 15, 2023

  • Dr. Saltzman answered any questions my husband or I had very thoroughly, I feel confident in the treatment plan we have in place.
    5 of 5
    Oct 11, 2023

  • Dr Saltzman spent plenty of time with us, reviewed her thoughts , gave us time to ask questions, and ensured we were all in alignment. She's kind, great with kids, and a great provider.
    5 of 5
    Oct 03, 2023

  • Dr. Saltzman is an amazing doctor. Not only she is extremely intelligent and provides excellent care to my children, she also has amazing bedside manner. I wish all doctors could be like her. I will be so sad when my children outgrow her care.
    5 of 5
    Aug 02, 2023

  • We love Dr.Saltzman! She's the absolute best!
    5 of 5
    Jul 31, 2023

  • Dr. Saltzman is the BEST!
    5 of 5
    Apr 29, 2023

  • I cannot say enough about how wonderful Dr. Saltzman and team are. Kind, caring, knowledgeable... The list goes on.
    5 of 5
    Mar 27, 2023

  • My husband and I are always so appreciative of the care and time that is spent with us when we meet with Dr Saltzman. She came so highly recommended and we can easily see why. We felt personally cared for and she took so much time discussing both kids individually, ensuring she addressed all of our questions and concerns. She's really an outstanding care provider.
    5 of 5
    Mar 23, 2023

  • Physician was kind and addressed all of our concerns. Great communication and compassion. Thank you!
    5 of 5
    Mar 16, 2023

  • I love Dr Salzman. She is just wonderful with my daughter and very thorough
    5 of 5
    Mar 15, 2023

  • Very thorough, listened to my concerns, explained the plan and checked to make sure I didn't have questions
    5 of 5
    Mar 08, 2023

  • This is our first time seeing Dr Saltzman. She was wonderful. Completely listened to all of my concerns and talked with us for a long time! I felt like she would have stayed with us as long as I needed to feel comfortable.
    5 of 5
    Mar 04, 2023
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown above from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. We are committed to true transparency. However, to ensure the comments are fair and correctly attributed, we review each one before posting to the website. We exclude entire comments that disclose patient’s protected health information, are off-topic, or include other confidential or inappropriate content. Comments will appear on provider bios only if providers have a minimum number of comments. Comments are shared internally for education purposes to ensure that we are doing our very best for the patients and families for whom we are privileged to care. The comments are submitted by patients and families and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.