Bernard Silver, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.444.6833
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- 216.445.9275
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- 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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37 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.6 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.7 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
11 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Dec 8, 2022
Dr. Silver was incredible. He spent a great deal of time explaining the range of issues involved and the tests needed to determine the cause and treatment needed. H was very receptive to questions and very patient. He was able to take about things other hematologists did not consider. I would recommend him to anyone.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022
Dr Silvers was very nice and courteous
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022
An exceptional physician.
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2022
I couldn't ask for better care than what I received from Dr. Bernard Silver.
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2022
Dr. Silver was very thorough and helpful.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2022
Dr Silver has a great amount of knowledge & answered all my many questions
Reviewed on May 5, 2022
Dr. Silver and the fellow were wonderful.
Reviewed on May 5, 2022
Excellent coordination of service providers.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2022
Dr. Silver has been part of my care team for many years...he's a great guy and a great doctor...he's very knowledgeable about HHT, which is a fairly obscure blood disorder...very friendly, very easy to work with, know about all studies/trials and is very patient to make sure I understand answers to questions...he is very gracious with his time, I never feel rushed...I'm grateful to have Dr. Silver as an important part of my care team. I'd add that Carol McDonald that works with Dr. Silver is also fantastic...she is generally who I interact with when I think I need to get bloodwork done and iron infusions ordered...like Dr. Silver, she is accessible, friendly, responsive and great to work with.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2022
Dr. Silver has been wonderful. With my extensive history, I appreciate his thoroughness. I love his friendly, caring & personal approach. I'm grateful I found him when I moved to Cleveland.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2022
Dr. Silver is the best doctor I've ever had. He is always so thorough and concerned about how I am doing. I feel my blood disorder is completely under control because of his care.