
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 clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Silva is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Silva is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
177 Ft. Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
1 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Miguel R. Silva
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Miguel R. Silva?
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- CholedocholithiasisDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- HerniaDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- ObesityDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.

