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Dr. Michael B Silva, MD

Surgery, Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery
41 years of experience
University Of Texas Medical Branch 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555

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Brief Intro

The Fred J. and Dorothy E. Wolma Professorship in Vascular Surgery is held by Dr. Michael Silva, a 1984 graduate of UTMB and Professor in the Departments of Surgery and Radiology and Director of the Texas Vascular Center. In his practice and teachings Dr. Silva seeks to bridge the subspecialties of Interventional Radiology, Cardiology and Vascular Surgery. His clinical research interests include carotid stenting and endovascular management of traumatic vascular injuries.The Fred J. and Dorothy E. Wolma Professorship in Vascular Surgery stands in testament to the outstanding surgical career of Dr. Wolma, a 1943 UTMB graduate who held positions of leadership at UTMB as chief of general surgery, chief of staff and co-director of the Emergency Department. Dr. Wolma was honored in 1984 as an Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston - 1984

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Chinese
Arabic
English

Location & Hours

University Of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555

Specialties Treated

Vascular Surgery
Surgery
Vascular & Interventional Radiology

Conditions Addressed

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Arterial Thromboembolic Disease

Procedures Performed

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Blood transfusion
Thromboendarterectomy of the Peripheral Arteries
Venipuncture
Venipuncture
Thromboendarterectomy of the Peripheral Arteries
Peripheral Vascular Bypass

Insurance Accepted

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

UnitedHealthcare
SCAN Health Plan
Superior Vision
Aetna
Triwest Healthcare Alliance
Wellcare
Humana
Cigna
GEHA
Medicare
Golden Rule
Allegiance Life and Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Texas Children's Health Plan

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