Miguel R. Silva

Overview

Dr. Silva specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery. He is known as one of the early adopters of the gastric sleeve technique and is among the most experienced surgeons in the New York area in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomies. He received advanced training in laparoscopic surgery at Baptist Hospital in Miami, FL and received his medical training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson.

His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Graduate Institution

University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey

Residency

Montefiore Medical Center

Specialties

Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

General Surgery

Fellowships

Baptist Hospital, FL

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VNS Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

ColumbiaDoctors - 1 Pondfield Road
1 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708
Other Locations
ColumbiaDoctors at NewYork-Presbyterian The One
1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604
CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building
177 Ft. Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
ColumbiaDoctors - 1554 Astor Avenue
1554 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Miguel R. Silva

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Miguel R. Silva by calling their office at 718-881-7800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Miguel R. Silva a top-rated expert for Obesity?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Miguel R. Silva is classified as an Experienced expert for Obesity, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Miguel R. Silva specialize in?

While Dr. Miguel R. Silva is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Hernia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.

Does Dr. Miguel R. Silva accept my insurance?

Dr. Miguel R. Silva accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-881-7800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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