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Dr. Fernando Silva, MD

Dr. Fernando Silva, MD

Neurological Spine Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Fernando Silva, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Shenandoah, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Locations

Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery

Medical Office Building 217189 Interstate 45 S Ste 675 Shenandoah, TX 77385
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(713) 903-2837

Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery

Scurlock Tower6560 Fannin St Ste 900 Houston, TX 77030
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(713) 903-2837

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Silva specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Silva's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Silva

4.3

31 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
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Apr 01, 2025
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Mar 18, 2025
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Mar 15, 2025
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Feb 06, 2025
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Jan 28, 2025
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Jan 15, 2025
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Dec 22, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Nov 15, 2024
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What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Oct 21, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Sep 17, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Jul 27, 2024
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What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jun 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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May 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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William Elderbaum – Oct 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Albonio Jose Perez Borjas – Aug 01, 2023
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  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Jun 26, 2023
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Current Patient 2022 – Nov 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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May 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Dec 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Bill Fitzgerald in Hurst, TX – Nov 21, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

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...read more
  • Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Mn

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Il

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • University Of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, Ma

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St
    Houston, TX 77030
    Recipient of 67
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital

    17201 Interstate 45 S
    The Woodlands, TX 77385
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth

    2830 Calder St
    Beaumont, TX 77702
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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