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Dr. Fernando Silva, MD

Dr. Fernando Silva, MD

Rheumatology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Fernando Silva, MD is a rheumatologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Silva has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

14615 San Pedro Ave Ste 105 San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 404-0020

Dr. Silva is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Silva specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Silva's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Silva

3.7

42 ratings, 37 with a written review
5 Star
67%
67%
4 Star
2%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
31%
31%

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What went well
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What could be improved
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Apr 15, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Imani B – Feb 19, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Melinda Garza – Sep 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Wilfredo Amaro – Jul 12, 2024
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Aide Taylor – Mar 07, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Yvonne Boullosa – Feb 18, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Nov 10, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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joe I – Jun 06, 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
Helpful
Gilda Vasquez – Jul 30, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Looking for an awesome Rheumatologist? – Apr 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 09, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
E. Groff – Feb 25, 2022
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kimberly Schlichting – Feb 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Debby Mooneyham – Jan 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
D Sexton – Nov 14, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rafael m Meneses – Sep 27, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 25, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Thomas Tomko – Sep 24, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Rick Freymann – Sep 24, 2021
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Dr. Fernando Silva, MD is a rheumatologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Silva has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of...read more

  • Rheumatology

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  • Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Silva is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    John P Huff MD PhD PA14615 San Pedro Ave Ste 105 San Antonio, TX 78232
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Baptist Medical Center

      111 Dallas St
      San Antonio, TX 78205
      Recipient of 7
      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

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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