About Dr. Silver
Dr. Silver is a board‑certified orthopedic surgeon with more than two decades of experience providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care in the Capital Region. His clinical practice includes general orthopedics with a strong commitment to patient‑centered, evidence‑based treatment.
Dr. Silver has been apart of OrthoNY since 2013. Before joining OrthoNY, he practiced at Orthopedic Associates of Saratoga, where he served as both an employee from 2000 to 2002 and later as a partner from 2002 to 2013 and 2022. He has been a partner with OrthoNY since 2013 and served as managing partner of OrthoNY from 2018-2021.
He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed his internship in General Surgery at the University of Rochester. He continued his training at the University of Rochester, completing his Orthopedic Surgery Residency in 2000. Dr. Silver also holds graduate-level training from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and completed his undergraduate studies at Union College in Schenectady.
Dr. Silver is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, with board certification achieved in 2002 and recertification in 2012. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the Medical Society of the State of New York, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Experience & Resources
Education
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC – MD, 1995
Internship
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY – General Surgery, 1996
Residency
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY – Orthopedic Surgery, 2000
Society
- Member, Executive Committee, OrthoNY 2012+
- Board Member, Saratoga Hospital 2013-2018
- CDPHP Quality Management Committee 2014-2016
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons (NYSSOS)
- Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY)
Board Certifications
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
Professional Achievements & Awards
- Carl M. Harris Resident Teaching and Patient Care Award, 2000 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, member, Georgetown University
- New York State Division III Decathalon Champion 1990, Union College
Publications
- Complications in posterior cruciate ligament surgery, with DM Veltri, RF Warren (Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine,1993 1:154-158)
- Cervical Stability: Behavior of cervical motion segments under physiologic flexion movements in response to sequential injury, with M. Moore, C. Brown, A. Dwier, M. Gomez, J. Odom Jr. (Proc, 59th AAOS, 59:216, 1992)
- Proinflammatory Cytokines in Human Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: Evidence for a Regulatory Role NF-kB, with S. James, R. Rosier (Presented at 11th Annual R. Plato Schwartz Lectureship, June 9, 2000)
Affiliations
- OrthoNY Surgical Suites
- Saratoga Hospital
- Glens Falls Hospital
Dr. Silver’s Reviews
Had a total shoulder replacement. Everyone that I interacted with was very professional, and I felt very comfortable with the process.
Todd Wilson
November 4th 2026
Todd Wilson
November 4th 2026
I had a great experience with Dr Silver. Easy to talk to. Very friendly. Answers all your questions with honest answers. Was not rushed at any of my appointments. My shoulder went …
Carl Guilefuss
September 4th 2026
Carl Guilefuss
September 4th 2026
Rotator cuff repair surgery. Dr. Silver was excellent! Explained options/procedure etc. Did not rush. Surgery center was efficient and kind. Couldn’t have had better experience (outside of not having a tear that …
Rebecca Williams
July 24th 2026
Rebecca Williams
July 24th 2026
Welcomes with friendly warm smile. Caring, efficient and explains everything. I did not even feel the cortizone shot in my shoulder. He has the touch!
Teri & Tom Cranston Cranston
July 2nd 2026
Teri & Tom Cranston Cranston
July 2nd 2026
Dr Silver listened and was very re notice to how I felt. I was comfortable while discussing my issues with him. I highly recommend.
Jbakersenior
July 2nd 2026
Jbakersenior
July 2nd 2026
The office and staff very impressive, prompt, caring, attentive. Dr Silver gave me complete confidence in every professional way. I surely will keep Dr Silver as my orthopedist in Saratoga Springs and …
Janet Solomon
June 30th 2026
Janet Solomon
June 30th 2026
Dr. Silver and his team are outstanding, caring and informative about what your about to go through. They make you feel comfortable and at ease.
Mel Wickham
June 22nd 2026
Mel Wickham
June 22nd 2026
Dr Silver listened carefully to my issues and addresses them thoroughly and carefully. Very happy with my treatment
pam scavera
June 14th 2026
pam scavera
June 14th 2026
Great Doctor (Dr. Silver), just awaiting MRI request/approval to be sent to imaging so I can get that done. Thank you.
Glen Mitchell
June 12th 2026
Glen Mitchell
June 12th 2026
Went to ortho NY, I saw Dr Silver for my shoulder. He was very polite, took his time, and listened to everything I said. I would highly recommend OrthNY and it’s team.
Jeff Lauder
June 9th 2026
Jeff Lauder
June 9th 2026