Overview
Dr. Ralph Silverman is a colon and rectal surgeon, specializing in treatment of colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease - both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease - diverticulitis and colon polyps. He also performs anorectal procedures for common issues such as hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding and fecal incontinence. He uses the latest minimally invasive techniques in his practice to improve surgical outcomes and reduce recovery time for patients. Dr. Silverman is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Silverman enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, hiking and camping.
Dr. Silverman is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.
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- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
1011 Bowles Ave., Suite 225, Fenton, MO 63026
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Silverman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ralph Silverman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph Silverman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ralph Silverman by calling their office at 314-617-2960. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ralph Silverman a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ralph Silverman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. Ralph Silverman specialize in?
While Dr. Ralph Silverman is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Ralph Silverman accept my insurance?
Dr. Ralph Silverman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-2960 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Silverman isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
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- Anal FissureDr. Silverman isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Silverman isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Silverman isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Silverman isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EncopresisDr. Silverman isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Silverman isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
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- Anal CancerDr. Silverman isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- ColonoscopyDr. Silverman isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- ColostomyDr. Silverman isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Silverman isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Silverman isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Fecal ImpactionDr. Silverman isExperienced. Learn about Fecal Impaction.