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Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD

Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Accepting new patients
Medical Office Building 2 17189 Interstate 45 S Ste 675, Shenandoah, TX 77385
(936) 283-6155

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Fernando E. Silva, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally-invasive and degenerative spine surgery; and adult deformity and scoliosis surgery at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

Dr. Silva has trained at some of the nation’s premier medical institutions. He earned his medical degree at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine in La Jolla, California. He completed a general surgical internship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts and was a visiting neurology resident at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Silva completed his neurosurgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in San Bernardino, California, where he served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Silva completed an Adult Scoliosis and Deformity Spine Fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois; a Pediatric Scoliosis and Deformity Spine Fellowship at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and an Advanced Pediatric and Adult Spinal Deformity Fellowship at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dr. Silva has published numerous peer-reviewed medical journal articles, textbook chapters and societal papers. In his leisure time, he enjoys running, swimming, playing tennis and traveling.

Houston Methodist

Our team of highly skilled neurologists, neurosurgeons, researchers and other specialists offers unparalleled care for patients with neurological disorders. We use an integrative approach that combines multiple clinical disciplines and extensive research to provide the best possible health care to you, care that goes beyond just your neurological condition.

Our research teams continue to pioneer the future of neurological care, developing new treatments and clinical trials for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, concussions, brain tumors and other neurological disorders. Our research efforts to advance neuroscience include participating in clinical trials on nervous system diseases and disorders, cardiovascular diseases and behavioral and mental disorders.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Location & Hours

Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery
17189 Interstate 45 S Ste 675, Shenandoah, TX 77385
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Epilepsy
Hemorrhagic stroke
Ischemic Stroke
Sleep Disorders
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Tumor
Chronic Pain
Headaches
Optic Atrophy
Voice and swallow disorder
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cognitive Decline
Neuromuscular Disorders
Spinal Disorders
Ataxia
Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease
Chiari Malformations
Carotid Artery Disease
Concussion
Arteriovenous Fistula Brain
Arteriovenous Fistula Spine
Vascular malformation
Stroke
Alzheimer's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Diplopia (Double Vision)
Huntington’s Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Procedures Performed

Wellness Psychiatry
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
Brain Surgery
Stereotactic Surgery
Sports Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Molina Healthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Wellcare
Aetna
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
Health Net
UnitedHealthcare
Meritain Health
Cigna
AARP
Tricare
Medicare
ESSENCE Healthcare
UnitedHealthOne
Community Health Choice
Cigna-HealthSpring
US Family Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Humana

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60