Faculty & Staff

Saleem Musallam

Saleem Musallam headshot

The Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD
- Master of Science, Healthcare Systems Engineering (2026)
- Certificate in Design & Interpretation of Clinical Trials (2023)
University of South Florida
- Bachelor of Arts, Marketing (2004)
Tampa General Hospital
- Certificate in Culture & Workforce in Healthcare (2024)

2025 – Present
- Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Orca Medical Technologies | Tampa, FL
- Founder & Board Chairman, American Spinal Decompression Society | Tampa, FL
- President & Chief Executive Officer, Astra Products Co. of Tampa Bay (Est. 1967) | Tampa, FL
- President & Chief Executive Officer, Electronic Manufacturing Company (Est. 1996) | Tampa, FL
2022 – Present
- Owner & Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Orthotics Inc. (Est. 1979) | Tampa, FL
- LLC Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Tampa Fabrication Company | Tampa, FL
2007 – Present
- Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Excite Medical | Tampa, FL
2019 - 2022
- Co-Founder/Angel Investor, United Express | Ramallah, Palestine
2009 – 2011
- Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Excite Diagnostics | Tampa, FL
2004 - 2007
- Business Development Manager, Axiom Worldwide | Tampa, FL

Guest Lecturer & Continuing Education Instructor | 2020–Present
- Various Universities & Professional Associations
- Delivered 20+ lectures and accredited CE programs on medical device innovation, non-surgical spine care, and healthcare systems.
- Partnered with academic institutions including Life University, University of Jordan, Bethlehem University, and Northeast College of Health Sciences, as well as national professional associations.

4× Inc. 5000 Honoree (2022–2025) and 3× USF Fast 56 Winner (2022–2024)
Tampa Bay Business Journal Fast 50 Honoree (2022, 2023)
Early Career Recognition — Alltel President’s Circle and Notable Achievement Awards