About
Dr. Charles Theodore Silvera, MD, is a gastroenterologist in New York, New York, board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He trained at Meharry Medical College and completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Gastroenterology at Beth Israel Medical Center.
Dr. Silvera specializes in digestive health and treats a range of conditions including acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and difficulty swallowing, as well as colon cancer risk and abnormal weight loss. His diagnostic procedures include screening and diagnostic colonoscopy with biopsy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and colon tumor and polyp removal. He also performs laboratory tests such as iron studies, liver function tests, stool tests and blood counts. Dr. Silvera practices at Weill Medical College of Cornell, Charles T. Silveramd and Horizon Medical Group, and speaks English.
Conditions Treated
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Anal Bleeding
- Bloating/Gas
- Colon Cancer Risk
- Diarrhea
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Stomach Pain
- Acid Reflux/GERD
- Benign Colon Tumors
- Blood In Stool
- Constipation
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Nausea & Vomiting
Specialized Treatments
- Antibody Levels (e.g. IgG, IgM, IgA)
- Colon Tumor/Polyp Removal (Colonoscopy)
- Electrolyte Levels (e.g. Magnesium, Phosphorus)
- Iron Tests (e.g. Iron Level, Ferritin, Iron Binding Capacity)
- Liver Tests (e.g. GGT, Bilirubin)
- Stool Test (Fecal Calprotectin)
- Upper Endoscopy (With Biopsy)
- Blood Count (CBC)
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy (With Biopsy)
- Inflammatory Markers (e.g. CRP, ESR)
- Liver Function Tests (e.g. Coagulation Tests (PT, PTT))
- Screening Colonoscopy
- Thyroid Tests (e.g. TSH, Free T4)
- Vitamin Levels (e.g. D, B-12)
Insurances Accepted
Most common in New York
Others
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