Dr. Charles T. Silvera, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Charles T. Silvera, who serves patients in New York, New York. 

Delivering state-of-the-art services combined with a unique, collaborative health care approach, Dr. Silvera practices both internal medicine, and gastroenterology. He is one of the Founding Partners of Horizon Medical Group in New York, New York.

Horizon Medical Group, a part of Weill Cornell Medicine, is committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable medical treatment for patients. With sensitivity and compassion, the staff work to promote good health and wellness in a professional and caring environment. Their focus on excellence, integrity, and quality health care means patients will always be treated with respect and receive the personalized attention they deserve. 

In addition to helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being at Horizon Medical Group, Dr. Silvera serves as an Assistant Attending Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.

A Brooklyn native, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1977. He received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1982, where he graduated with honors. He also received the Human Physiology Award and was awarded membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. 

As for his training, Dr. Silvera completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Beth Israel Medical Center. Shortly thereafter, he earned board certification in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Happily married, Dr. Silvera and his family reside in Brooklyn. 

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