Dr. Dr. Mariana Silva
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
11301 Wilshire Blvd # W117 Los Angeles CA, 90073About
Dr. Mariana Silva is a physiatrist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Silva is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Silva focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Silva can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 2006
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Dr. Dr. Mariana Silva's Expert Contributions
How does a physiatrist treat musculoskeletal health problems?
Hello, a physiatrist is a physician that specializes in treating musculoskeletal, neurologic conditions, among others. They will be able to diagnose your condition by performing a detailed physical exam and requesting imaging studies needed. They favor a multimodal approach to improve your medical condition. They are experts in prescribing medications for pain control, will also perform injections if needed and will work together with therapists to improve mobility and pain. READ MORE
What is rehabilitation like after a stroke?
Hello, the rehabilitation of a patient after a stroke is based upon the patient's needs and deficits related to the CVA. In general many patients will need admission to a rehabilitation hospital or unit once they are stable to be discharged from acute hospital setting. At a rehabilitation unit they will receive physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy if needed. Goals are established for each patient depending on their current functional status and neurologic status. Patient may times will continue to require therapy at home and eventually at a therapy center. You can talk to his physician and to the person in charge of his discharge planning in the hospital to assess if a rehabilitation unit admission is the next step for your husband at this point. READ MORE
What can I do to relieve my joint pain?
Ideally, you should be evaluated by a PMR physician to assess what treatment option is best for you depending on severity of pain, your medical conditions, your capacity to walk independently or with use of an assistive device. There are many options, but generally you want to start with a more conservative approach. READ MORE
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
Internships
- San Juan City Hospital (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
What do you attribute your success to?
- Passion for medicine.
Areas of research
- Transitional Year, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Medical School
Hobbies / Sports
- Exercise
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