Silver, David A. MD

David Silver, MD
Chief, Urologic Oncology
Primary Address:
6323 Seventh Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220
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Phone: (718) 283-7153
Fax: (718) 635-6714

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David Silver, MD


 
 

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Dr. David A. Silver is a surgeon in the Department of Surgery, Urology Division, at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.  He has a private practice, specializing in Urologic Oncology and Oncologic Surgery.  Presently, he also is Assistant Attending at Lutheran Medical Center, and Coney Island Hospital.  Dr. Silver completed his residencies in surgery and urology at Maimonides, and his fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. 

Specialty  
Urology

Conditions Treated
Dr. Silver treats a wide variety of conditions including:
  • Urologic malignancies, including tumors of the adrenal glands, kidneys, bladder, prostate, and testicles
  • Tumors of the pelvis, retroperitoneum, and genitalia
  • Hematuria
  • PSA abnormalities
Treatments and Procedures
Dr. Silver offers a number of treatments and procedures such as:
  • Kidney-sparing surgery for renal tumors
  • Cystectomy with continent urinary diversion
  • Testicular tumor surgery
  • Multimodal management of bladder and prostate cancer
  • Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgical techniques to Urologic procedures

Dr. A. Silver is active in research and publishes extensively.  He is a pioneer in the application of robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgical techniques to urologic procedures. Dr. Silver serves on the thirteen-member New York State Prostate and Testicular Cancer Detection and Education Advisory Council.  He is a member of the American Medical Association, the New York State Medical Society, the Kings County Medical Society, and the American College of Surgeons.  Dr. Silver has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the N.I.H Training Fellowship in Surgical Oncology, the Resident Research Prize, the National Dean’s List, the Samuel Belkin Memorial Scholarship, the Martin Marietta Corporation Foundation Scholarship, and the N.I.H. Training Fellowship in Experimental Neuropathy.  

Life Interests
Dr. Silver always wanted to be a doctor.  He believes in offering hope to everyone.

Medical Education:
Medical School:
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Fellowship:
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certification:
UROLOGY


Department and Division:
  • Surgery
  • Urology
Publications:
Articles Listed in PubMed
   
Office Hours:
Primary Address:
6323 Seventh Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220