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Dr. Helen Silva, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Galveston, TX
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39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Helen Silva, MD

Dr. Helen Silva, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Galveston, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and is affiliated with University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston. Patients rated Dr. Silva an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Silva works at Practice in Galveston, TX with other offices in League City, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Breast Cancer, Breast Lump and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Silva's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of Texas Medical Branch
    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (409) 772-2222
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:00
  2. 2
    Office
    2240 Gulf Fwy S Ste 2110, League City, TX 77573 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 505-1700
  3. 3
    Utmb Health Clinics (uhc) - Dermatology
    1005 Harborside Dr Fl 5, Galveston, TX 77555 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (409) 772-6789
  4. 4
    League City Diagnostic Imaging
    2280 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 77573 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 505-4000

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  • University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Mastectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
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Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gynecomastia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Puncture Aspiration
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Helen Silva, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1609976505
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Silva has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Silva has seen patients for Breast Cancer, Breast Lump and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Silva on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Silva. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Silva.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Silva, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Silva appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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