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Dr. Silvio Podda, MD

Dr. Silvio Podda, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Silvio Podda, MD is a plastic surgeon in Paterson, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ROMA-LA SAPIENZA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY in 1986. He is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

703 Main St Paterson, NJ 07503

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Dr. Podda's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Podda

3.7
24 ratings, 11 with a written review
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3 star
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Do not walk away, RUN AWAY!!!!
On September 2024 I went for a medically necessary breast reduction and it has been the worst experience in my life. Silvio Podda should not be operating on anyone! He did not put the drains in correctly and my breast died and became necrotic. Sent me home after surgery with no antibiotics. He did nothing to help me and continued giving me appointments with no resolution. After reading these reviews, noticed I was not the only person he did this to! I left to search for help St. Joseph’s Hospital did nothing to help me. I needed to find another surgeon in another location receiving weekly debridement for months from another surgeon. It is 6 months later and I still have pain, opened wounds and oozing from the incision. I found out he scams the health insurance charging 6 times what the surgery is worth. He ruined my life! The people that work with him are just as compromised as he because they know what is happening and don’t report the issue!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jessica Diaz – Feb 19, 2025
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TERRIBLE DOCTOR
He is not a caring doctor his staff are rude every thing is a rush he did a surgery on me I’m still not healed after 4 months cuts are so visible when visiting his office he avoids you sends other people in the room and continue to give appointments with no resolution to my surgery I wish I would have read his reviews before going to him please do not go to this Dr please I wish I never did this I feel stuck depressed and very disappointed and worried about my health please again DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT GO TO HIM AND PUT YOUR LIFE IN HUS HANDS
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 05, 2024
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Excellent Sugeon
I had surgery with Dr. Podda to remove excess skin after losing 130 pounds. He also fixed a wound I had in my lower abdomen. He's very smart, has great bedside manners, and explains everything in great detail. I high recommend him.
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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Devon Chase – Nov 28, 2023
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WORST DOCTOR EVER
WORST DOCTOR EVER! My surgery results are horrible, he did a horrible job. I had a breast reduction (i had nice breast, but a little too big for my size) with him and it was the worst mistake ever. Now I’m going to get another surgery to fix the horror that he did. I was never embarrassed of my breast now I am, and can’t even tell you about how depressed, I cried every day. And I’m not Only talking about the scar, because that’s not the only thing i have wrong. Please think not twice but a million times before getting surgery with this doctor. He has a nasty attitude, you can’t asked him or complain about anything he will give you a nasty response, he treat his patients horrible just like his staff! Only saw him once post op because you’re going to be in the care of the residents and the Wait time in the office for the post op appointment is ridiculous, which is very inconsiderate. And I’m not the Only one, I have a list of patients that have the same problem. DON’T GO TO HIM
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Selenny Fermin – Sep 09, 2022
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He creates a very relaxing atmosphere and has good bed side manners.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 24, 2022
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Awesome doctor. He is an experienced, detail- oriented, dedicated, approachable medical professional. He listened to my concerns very patiently and answered all my questions- even the day after surgery when I was overly stressed! His office staff is well-mannered and patient as well. I would definitely recommend him.
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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May 16, 2021
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It was very bad experience I don’t wish this for anyone, horrible results, looks very ugly, it looks like a child played with scissors. Three months and I am still in pain, I don’t recommend him to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 13, 2020
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Dr. Podda did a wonderful job! Being he is a great Doctor, he is very busy so expect to be ready with questions on your first appointment. The staff is very friendly and the office is very clean.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Ana M. – Sep 22, 2020
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The greatest doctor in the world. Very greatful God has chosen him to care for my son.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Zoila in Passaic, NJ – Apr 27, 2017
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God couldn't have chose a better doctor for my daughte. he has been extremely thorough since day one. amazing doctor very caring. thank you for genuinely caring about your patients
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Natalie Gomez in Paterson Nj – Apr 17, 2017
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The worse experience in my life...
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Newark, NJ – Jul 21, 2016
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Dr. Silvio Podda, MD is a plastic surgeon in Paterson, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ROMA-LA SAPIENZA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY in 1986. He is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • University Of Roma-la Sapienza / Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Practice

St. Joseph's University Medical Center703 Main St Paterson, NJ 07503
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Office234 Hamburg Tpke Ste 101 Wayne, NJ 07470
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Office218 State Rt 17 N Ste 415 Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
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Office218 State Rt 17 N Ste 412 Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
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