Dr. Miguel Ruben Silva M.D.
Surgeon
1554 Astor Ave Bronx NY, 10469Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Miguel Silva is a general surgeon practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Silva specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Silva provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1991
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Acid Reflux
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
Professional Memberships
- Member AMER COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
Fellowships
- Baptist Hospital, FL
- Baptist Hospital
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