Silva Gjivoje

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Silva Gjivoje received her medical degree in 1964 from the University of Zagreb in Croatia. Thereafter, she completed her residency with Overlook Medical Center in New Jersey, followed by a fellowship with Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. Dr. Gjivoje is board-certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. She remains a distinguished member of the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America, and the Association of Women’s Radiology. She is an established Diagnostic Radiologist who has over 50 years of experience in her field, providing exceptional care and support to her patients within Bernardsville, New Jersey. Diagnostic radiology refers to the field of medicine that uses non-invasive imaging scans to diagnose a patient. The tests and equipment used sometimes involves low doses of radiation to create highly detailed images of an area. Diagnostic radiology can be used to identify a wide range of problems. Broken bones, heart conditions, blood clots, and gastrointestinal conditions are just a few of the problems that can be identified by diagnostic imaging. In addition to identifying problems, doctors can use diagnostic radiology to monitor how your body is responding to a current treatment. Diagnostic radiology can also screen for diseases such as breast cancer and colon cancer. She remains determined to enhance her patients’ quality of life by delivering high quality and compassionate case. She attributes her success to her love for her profession and to her dedication to keeping up with the latest advancements in her field.

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