Specialties

Conditions

Procedures Performed

  • Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive breast surgery
  • Mohs reconstruction
  • Head and neck reconstruction for trauma and cancer
  • Limb salvage
    • Breast cancer reconstruction
    • Microvascular free flap reconstruction head to toe
    • Local and pedicled flaps for reconstruction throughout the body
    • Botox
    • Nerve transfers
    • Facial reanimation for facial palsy
    • Breast reconstruction - perforator free flaps (for example DIEP) and implant based

About

Amanda Silva, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a particular interest in complex reconstruction. After she finished her plastic surgery training at the University of Chicago, she completed an additional year-long fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery at New York University. She has experience in many areas of reconstructive surgery including advanced techniques in free flap breast reconstruction after cancer, lymphedema surgery, lower extremity salvage, and facial and head and neck reconstruction including facial reanimation for facial nerve injuries.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Silva is passionate about continued research. She is interested in investigating ways to improve the patient experience and outcomes in complex reconstruction, and fostering better collaboration amongst surgical sub-specialties to better patient care. She has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annals of Surgical Oncology, and Head & Neck.

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Surgery

Training & Education

Degree

University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas

Residency

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.

Fellowship

Microsurgery and Complex Reconstruction, New York University Medical Center, New York, N.Y.

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.73 out of 5
4 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    This time I seen Dr Silva only! She is always very professional!

    Patient Review

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    I feel like I have been placed in very capable hands. I also can tell Dr. Silva truly cares about her patients and empathizes with them as well.

    Patient Review

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    Dr. Silva is very thorough with her medical assessments.

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    Dr. Amanda Silva is absolutely the best and her care is off the chart!!! I would recommend and have!