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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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.
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97 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
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| Explains | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
17 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jun 25, 2021
Dr. Silver is a very kind and caring person.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2021
Dr Silver was very detailed about my situation, and recommended several more tests. Also, he wanted me to call back 2 days later to discuss the tests and potential cause.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2021
Dr. had no emotion didn't really care that we were there. We have been going through some major health issues and my husband of 48 years said we are going to Cleveland Clinic. it's almost 6 hours away but we have heard when you leave Cleveland you will know what is going on. We felt like all he wanted to do was disagree with the physicians at home.
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2021
I had a very terrible experience with Doctor Silver. he came into the room and never introduced himself. He has two disinfect whipss in his hand and before speaking he started wipping everything down. Still not introducing himself. He then looks at my fianc? and questions who he is to me. He wasn't listening to me when I spoke and would cut me off. A few times he got very rude and started to bagger my answers. We drove 4 hours and stayed in a hotel for him to tell me " I would just stick with your current doctor closer to home" I camethere because home has ran out of answers. I'm covered in large bruises that are extremely painful. I realized we made this drive only to be turned away. super sad experience. this Doctor made me cry in the room by the way he handled me. it was like he didn't care about my situation in anyway.
Reviewed on May 5, 2021
Dr. Silver is very attentive and thorough.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2021
Dr Silver is always the absolute best doctor I've ever had!
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2021
Dr Silver was very nice, knowledgeable and attentive
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2021
Called Dr. Silver's nurse Carol for question; she both called and responded on mychart. Excellent support.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2021
Dr Silver is very attentive, and throughly reviewed my medical history and current status.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2021
I was pleasantly surprised how quickly I could get in to see Dr. Silver
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2021
Dr Silver answered all of my questions. He is kind and caring and took the time to listen.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2021
I don't know where I would be without Dr. Silver. He is the most skilled and caring doctor that has ever treated me.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2020
ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND DR. SILVER
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2020
Dr Silver is always the best!
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2020
I really like Dr. Silver and his staff. He is fast and efficient. He answered all my questions and never made me feel rushed.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2020
Every staff member at the Cleveland Clinic was extremely caring and helpful. Dr. Silver was extraordinarily detailed in reviewing my records and showed much concern for my current health crisis. He asked and answered many questions to help him determine what testing needed to be preformed so that we would have the most accurate diagnoses. I never felt rushed or ignored, as Dr. Silver took much time and care with me. He made me feel confident that we would have a resolve to allow for the best protocol in handling my anemia. Although Dr. Silver offered his business card and expressed to call him anytime with questions and or concerns, my only regret is that I won't be able to get ongoing care from him as I am from out of state.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2020
Dr Silver has been caring, informative, and right on in my plan of care. He answers all my questions and co-ordinates my treatment with the other specialties involved with me. Seamless care sums it up. My wife and I always say we are blessed to have such a good physician.