4.6
25 Ratings with 17 written Reviews
Summary
Fernando E. Silva, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally-invasive and degenerative spine surgery; and adult deformity and scoliosis surgery at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.
Dr. Silva has trained at some of the nation’s premier medical institutions. He earned his medical degree at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine in La Jolla, California. He completed a general surgical internship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts and was a visiting neurology resident at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Silva completed his neurosurgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in San Bernardino, California, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Silva completed an Adult Scoliosis and Deformity Spine Fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois; a Pediatric Scoliosis and Deformity Spine Fellowship at Shriners Hospital for Children in …Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and an Advanced Pediatric and Adult Spinal Deformity Fellowship at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Silva has published numerous peer-reviewed medical journal articles, textbook chapters and societal papers. In his leisure time, he enjoys running, swimming, playing tennis and traveling.
Houston Methodist
Our team of highly skilled neurologists, neurosurgeons, researchers and other specialists offers unparalleled care for patients with neurological disorders. We use an integrative approach that combines multiple clinical disciplines and extensive research to provide the best possible health care to you, care that goes beyond just your neurological condition.
Our research teams continue to pioneer the future of neurological care, developing new treatments and clinical trials for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, concussions, brain tumors and other neurological disorders. Our research efforts to advance neuroscience include participating in clinical trials on nervous system diseases and disorders, cardiovascular diseases and behavioral and mental disorders.
Read More Read less Dr. Silva has trained at some of the nation’s premier medical institutions. He earned his medical degree at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine in La Jolla, California. He completed a general surgical internship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts and was a visiting neurology resident at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Silva completed his neurosurgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in San Bernardino, California, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Silva completed an Adult Scoliosis and Deformity Spine Fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois; a Pediatric Scoliosis and Deformity Spine Fellowship at Shriners Hospital for Children in …Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and an Advanced Pediatric and Adult Spinal Deformity Fellowship at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Silva has published numerous peer-reviewed medical journal articles, textbook chapters and societal papers. In his leisure time, he enjoys running, swimming, playing tennis and traveling.
Houston Methodist
Our team of highly skilled neurologists, neurosurgeons, researchers and other specialists offers unparalleled care for patients with neurological disorders. We use an integrative approach that combines multiple clinical disciplines and extensive research to provide the best possible health care to you, care that goes beyond just your neurological condition.
Our research teams continue to pioneer the future of neurological care, developing new treatments and clinical trials for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, concussions, brain tumors and other neurological disorders. Our research efforts to advance neuroscience include participating in clinical trials on nervous system diseases and disorders, cardiovascular diseases and behavioral and mental disorders.
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Featured Review
Met Dr Silva in ER for bulging disks. He was thorough and compassionate. Just had surgery performed by Dr Silva one week ago. I think he did a great job and was very concerned about my well-being. I am very appreciative of the care I received from Dr Silva and would not hesitate to recommend him.
Office Locations
Dr. Fernando E. Silva has 2 locationsMedical Office Building 2
17189 Interstate 45 S Ste 675Shenandoah, TX 77385Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish
- University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA
- 17 written reviews
- 1 award
- 3 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Awards
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Fernando E. Silva
Medical Specialties
Dr. Fernando E. Silva has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Fernando E. Silva has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA
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- Dr. Fernando Silva's office is located at 17189 Interstate 45 S Ste 675, Shenandoah, TX, 77385.
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- Dr. Fernando Silva is affiliated with White Rock Medical Center.
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