Bernard Silver, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6833
- Desk:
- 216.445.9275
- Fax:
- 216.444.9464
Treatment & Services
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Blood Transfusion
- Cancer Center
- Hematology
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Anemia
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Blood Clots
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer
- Factor V Leiden
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children
- Hemophilia
- Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Lupus Anticoagulant
- Myelodysplasia
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
- Platelet Disorders
- Protein C and S Deficiencies
- Prothrombin Gene Mutation
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thrombocytosis
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (Ttp)
- von Willebrand's Disease
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View All PlansAbout Bernard Silver, MD
Bernard Silver, MD, is a Staff Member in the Department of Hematological Oncology and Blood Disorders at the Cleveland Clinic’s main campus. His specialty interests include Coagulation disorders (bleeding and thrombosis), including hemophilia, von Willebrand's disease, clotting factor deficiencies or inhibitors, thrombophilia (excess clotting), lupus anticoagulant or antiphospholipid syndrome, thrombocytopenia (ITP, TTP), and hemolytic anemia.
Dr. Silver is also an Associate Editor of the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, Course Director for Hematology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Program Director of bone marrow biopsies for Taussig Cancer Institute.
Dr. Silver earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Mich. He completed an internship and residency at Northwestern University Evanston Hospital in Evanston, IL. He also completed a fellowship at University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor.
He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with additional certifications in Hematology and Oncology.
He has been an invited lecturer and presenter on various aspects of coagulation, such as hemophilia, von Willebrand's disease and factor inhibitors as well as antiphospholipid syndrome and thrombophilia, among many others. Dr. Silver has also published a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to anemia and adult thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2004
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Michigan Health System
Hematology & Medical Oncology
Ann Arbor,
MI USA
1981
Residency - Northwestern University Evanston Hospital
Internal Medicine
Il USA
1978
Internship - Northwestern University Evanston Hospital
Internal Medicine
Il USA
1976
Medical Education - University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor,
MI USA
1975
Undergraduate - University of Michigan
Ann Arbor,
MI USA
1971
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Hematology
- Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Specialty Interests
Coagulation disorders, including hemophilia, von willebrand's disease, clotting factor deficiencies or inhibitors, thrombophilia, lupus anticoagulant or antiphospholipid syndrome, thrombocytopenia (ITP,TTP), hemolytic anemia.
Research & Publications
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As of 1/17/2020, Dr. Silver has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Silver receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.
85 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
13 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 13, 2019
I think the world of Dr.Silver and Nurse Carol the staff is MARVELOUS.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2019
everything that the doctor has done he as talked to me about all the way
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2019
Dr.Silver was very knowledgeable and very helpful in understanding results and in attentiveness to patient's well being.
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2019
Dr Silver, a top shelf hematologist, esteemed colleague, healer, physician, master of the art of the practice of medicine and a cherished friend---an exemplary representative of the Cleveland Clinic Care Giver. He treats me like a family member. My first choice for referring any hematological case.
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2019
I absolutely love Dr. Silver.
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2019
Dr Silver is consistently willing to spend all the time necessary for my endless questions. Excellent provider.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2019
we have been going to doctor silver for several years he has always answered our question and given his opinion to help us
Reviewed on May 13, 2019
Dr Silver is wonderful. He answered all of our questions.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2019
Dr. Silver is always pleasant, shows patience and a willingness to answer questions and to keep me informed about my condition.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2019
Dr. Bernard Silver is a thoughtful, concerned, and excellent care provider. I would recommend him to others.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2019
Dr. Silver took the time listen our concerns and spent over an hour with us walking us through the difficult news. He was empathetic and very informative. He also ensured we had all the proper testing done ASAP so that we wouldn't have to wait over the weekend. we really respect Dr. Silver and would recommend him to anyone.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2019
Dr. Silver was very professional and and personable during my visit.Called me personally on my way home to tell me I needed to go hospital to get a transfusion
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2019
I was extremely happy with Dr. Silver. He was very nice to speak to me in a way I understood things as well as relaxing and joking around with me a little.