Dr. Joel Richard Silverman, MD

Dr. Joel Silverman is a pulmonologist with expertise in internal medicine and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed his residency at North Shore University Hospital. With 52 years of experience in treating complex respiratory conditions, Dr. Silverman has built extensive expertise in caring for patients with breathing difficulties and critical illnesses. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Silverman practices at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and Long Island Jewish Forest Hills in Forest Hills, New York. His clinical focus includes treating breathing problems, respiratory conditions, and chronic cough. He performs specialized testing such as pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to diagnose lung conditions. Dr. Silverman also conducts asthma challenge tests to help identify triggers and develop effective treatment plans. Patients rate him 4.3 out of 5 stars on …Vitals.