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.

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