Dr. Jorge E Silva M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3300 Main St 3rd Fl Springfield MA, 01199About
Dr. Jorge Silva practices Endocrinology in Springfield, MA. Dr. Silva specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Silva examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Universidad De Santiago De Chile, Facultad De Medicina 1968
University Of Chile
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Awards
- Van Meter Award, American Thyroid Association
- Lats Prize, Latin American Thyroid Assn
- President, Canadian Society
- Endocrinology and Metabolism.
- 2006-Robert Volpe Distinguished Service Award
- from Canadian Society of Endocrinology
- Metabolism.
- Honorary Member, Chilean Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Elected Member of American Society for Clinical Investigation
Fellowships
- Brigham & Women's Hospital, Fellow:Endocrinology 1976
- Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center
- Harvard Medical School
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