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Dr. Ralph Silverman MD, Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Dr. Ralph Silverman MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

5/5(2)
12345 West Bend Dr. Suite 303 Saint Louis MO, 63128
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5/5

About

Dr. Ralph Silverman is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Silverman specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Silverman often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1998

University of Pennsylvania, PA 1998

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 20 years of experience

Treatments

  • Anal Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Polyps
  • Vascular Disease
  • Aerolase® Technologies

Dr. Ralph Silverman MD's Practice location

Practice At 12345 West Bend Dr. Suite 303

12345 West Bend Dr. Suite 303 -
Saint Louis, MO 63128
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New patients: 314-849-1811
Fax: 314-849-7470

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Patient Experience with Dr. Silverman


5.0

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Dr. Ralph Silverman MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Anonymous
    (5)

    He saved my life.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    Great Doctor.

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