Summary

Stephen Silver, M.D., Chief, Department of Sports Medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder, knee, and elbow. He has extensive experience in sports medicine and is thoughtful, meticulous and thorough in his approach. He makes it a priority to foster comfort and confidence in his patients by helping them understand their diagnosis and the range of available treatment options. His goal is to not only restore, but improve quality of life for all his patients.



Dr. Silver has been serving the community of northern New Jersey for over 20 years. He has spent 10 seasons as NBA team physicians for the New Jersey Nets, now known as the Brooklyn Nets. Dr. Silver has been responsible for a number of innovative advances in rotator cuff repair and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction, and has been recognized as an Orthopedic Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and by 201 Magazine and Bergen Magazine for the past 10 years.



Dr. Silver specializes in the following conditions and treatment options:




  • Arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery

  • Arthritis & Tendinitis

  • Broken bones

  • Cartilage restoration and joint preservation

  • Fractures

  • Knee, shoulder and elbow joint pain

  • Meniscus tears

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Rotator cuff repair

  • Shoulder injuries

  • Shoulder instability

  • Sports medicine

  • Stem Cell/Platelet Rich Plasma injections



 


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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital
  • 26 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 26 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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40 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Hackensack , NJCliffside Park , NJNew York , NYEnglewood Cliffs , NJ
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, in Newark Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Chicago Division Of The Biological Sciences The Pritzker School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephen Gregg Silver

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Stephen Gregg Silver has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Stephen Gregg Silver has the following 26 areas of expertise

  • ACL Reconstruction or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft)
  • Arthritis
  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Elbow Nerve Compression Syndrome (Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes)
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Problem (Shoulder Impingement Syndrome)
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Fractures
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Surgery
  • Tendon Injuries
  • Tennis Elbow

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital2000

Residency

NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases-Orthopedic Inst1999
New York University Langone Medical Center1995

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Dr. Stephen Silver is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Stephen Silver's office located?
Dr. Stephen Silver's office is located at 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.
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