Dr. Scott R. Silva, MD, PhD

Dr. Scott Silva is a radiation oncologist who specializes in treating cancer patients with advanced radiation therapy techniques. He holds both an MD and PhD, demonstrating his commitment to both clinical practice and medical research. Dr. Silva completed his residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program, where he developed expertise in delivering precise radiation treatments to target cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Silva practices at the UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center in Louisville, Kentucky. He focuses on treating prostate cancer and cervical cancer, including cases where prostate cancer has returned after initial treatment. His expertise includes external beam radiation therapy, a targeted treatment that directs high-energy beams precisely at tumors. Dr. Silva also works with patients who need CT scans for treatment planning and coordinates care with physical therapy services to help patients …maintain strength and mobility during treatment.