Benjamin Silver, MD
- Specialty: Orthopedic Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Primary Location: 5778 Darrow Rd (21 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English, Hebrew, Spanish
Office Locations
UH Hudson Health Center (21 mi.)
5778 Darrow Rd
Ste 202
Hudson, OH 44236
216-844-7200
UH Geauga Medical Center (21 mi.)
13207 Ravenna Rd
1st Floor
Chardon, OH 44024
216-844-7200
UH TriPoint Physician Pavilion (22 mi.)
7580 Auburn Rd
Ste 214
Concord, OH 44077
216-844-2273
Biography: Benjamin Silver, MD
Titles
- Division Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery, UH Regional Hospitals Geauga Campus
- Medical Director, Total Joint Replacement, UH Regional Hospitals Geauga Campus
- Clinical Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics - Allegheny General Hospital (2016 - 2017)
Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (2011 - 2016)
Medical Education
New York University School Of Medicine And Langone Medical Center (2011)
Undergraduate
Columbia University (2006)
About
Benjamin Silver, MD is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement and complex reconstruction of the adult hip and knee. He is a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery in Case Western Reserve University Medical School’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and a member of the Division of Joint Reconstruction and Arthritis Surgery at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, a Campus of UH Regional Hospitals.
His special interests include minimally invasive direct anterior total hip replacement, minimally invasive muscle sparing total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, complex primary joint replacement for post traumatic and congenital deformity, and revision surgery for mechanical and infectious complications of total hip and knee replacement.
In addition, Dr. Silver cares for general orthopedic conditions including the operative and non-operative treatment of fractures and trauma, musculoskeletal infections, and other bone and joint conditions.
He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Dr. Silver grew up in Rochester, N.Y. and attended Brighton High School where he was captain of the football team. He is a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in biology, and the New York University School of Medicine in New York. He completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Following that, he was a fellow in orthopedic adult reconstruction and complex hip and knee replacement at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. During fellowship, his focus was on complex hip and knee revision and the use of cutting-edge robotic assisted techniques for total joint surgery.
He lives in Beachwood with his wife Avielle, a University Heights native, and their two daughters, Lianna and Nora. In his free time he enjoys traveling, hiking, woodworking and cheering on the Buffalo Bills with his family.
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Patient Experience Reviews
I am very pleased with the Doctor and all his office staff.
Firsttime at Dr. Went for 2nd opinion. He was knowledgeable and kind.
UH provides outstanding service!
Dr. Silvers office and personnel are always pleasant and kind
Very attentive to my concerns and answered all questions
Dr. Silver listened to my concerns & helped formulate a plan that was workable.
Dr. Silver has a relaxed way about him. I felt very comfortable and not rushed at all during our consultation. He answered my questions in terms that I understood. He also asked me, after each answer if I had any other questions.
Geauga is such a nice hospital. Everyone there is very helpful and goes out of their way to assist.
Great doctor and his staff.
I needed to find a new dr for my knee, as much as possible he made it painless and I really appreciated hiw he explained everything he was about to do. Made the nerves a little less, thank you dr silver I really appreciate you and amazing bed side manor.
Excellent experience
dr. Silver in my opinion is the best orthopedic surgeon I've ever seen. He was kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, and listen to everything I said. He gave me all my options. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needed an orthopedic surgeon for a hip or knee problem.
Awesome experience.
Prompt and professional.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Dr. Silver listened to what I said and discussed my problem and what can be done to help. I have confidence in him.
DOCTOR SILVER WAS COURTEOUS And pleasant with my care ***
Dr. Silver was professional and explained everything about my up coming surgery. Would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Silver to family and friends.
Very good
Dr. Silver seemed to be very knowledgeable and willing to correct my problem and get me back on track.
I am very pleased with this care provider. I have been seeing him for over 2 years so he knows my history and problems and has always shown concern.
My husband and I see this doctor at the same time for injections due to pain.
Very easy to communicate with and very personable
Overall good but felt like Dr was regimented by his schedule and needed to move on
This provider is always attentive and friendlyl
Front desk very professional, very familiar with office routine ,like a well oiled machine and smooth running!
Excellent doctor
Very positive in all respects.
I have peace of mind knowing that Dr. Silver will be operating on me.
Dr Silver and Dr Brown were both caring and thoughtful
Dr. Silver and the members of his office are ALWAYS courteous, caring and answer all of your questions. Would highly recommend Dr. Silver!
Excellent
Excellent support provided during my visit. Gave me the info I needed to help me with my issues.
This was the first time seeing Dr Silver. He was very pleasant and informed me of what he was doing.*** I was pleased with the visit.
Excellent doctor and staff greatful for their care
I was given a referral to another physician for consideration of additional medical treatment.
I would definitely recommend Dr. Silver.
*** It was a very good visit.
This was a follow up visit for a total knee replacement rather than sickness or other health related problem. I was very grateful I had Dr. Silver. He has a phenomenal talent as a surgeon and for making a patient feel calm and in good hands. I can't say enough about how well I was treated by not only him, but everyone involved in the surgery, and everyone who works with him.
Everything went fine!
Dr. Silver has been great. He has helped me regain use of my leg after 2 other doctors made grave mistakes.
Excellent liked doctor sliver alot very polite and very knowledgeable about my condition
Doctor explained everything and was thorough. Told me the next steps.
Good
This was the first time I saw Dr. Silver. He did a great Job taking over my care from Dr. Walker who just retired.
Great experience and very professional
Very satisfied with Dr. Silver and his staff. Dr. Silver took time to explain what would happen during my knee replacement and the needs I would have after.
First visit with provider went very well!
I am very pleased with the care and surgery I received.
*** All of my time with Dr Silver and team has been done with urgency and respect. Everything has been handled well. No complaints.
Dr. Silver is VERY NICE!
A DOCTOR THAT EXPLAINS AND UNDERSTANDS MY CONDITION
Excellent intelligent doctor
The additional appointment was for radiology and they contacted me directly the next day. Dr. Silver is knowledgeable and patient. I would highly recommend him.
It was all good.
Very impressed with Dr. Silver and his staff. Looking forward to working with them for future health issues.
Very happy with the provider and everyone in the facility
Excellent surgeon! Would recommend this doctor to anyone needing hip or knee surgery. Truly cares for his patients.
It was my first visit and I was very much pleased.
Super care in every way!
Both Dr. Silver and the resident who examined my injury were thorough, caring and respectful through the entire visit. They presented a complete and thoughtful explanation of my treatment options. My condition continues to improve.
My experience with the care provider was excellent, thorough, and informative.
Everything want well
Excellent!!!!
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As of December 31, 2016, Benjamin Silver did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.