Dr. Rogelio Gabriel Silva M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
10500 S Cicero Ave Oak Lawn IL, 60453About
Dr. Rogelio Silva is a gastroenterologist practicing in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Silva specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Silva performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil MD
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2002
Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Low-volume oral colonoscopy bowel preparation: sodium phosphate and magnesium citrate.
- Pancreatic metastasis of an ovarian malignant mixed Mullerian tumor identified by EUS-guided fine needle aspiration and Trucut needle biopsy.
- EUS characteristics of celiac ganglia with cytologic and histologic confirmation.
- Endoscopic argon plasma coagulation of Marlex mesh erosion after vertical-banded gastroplasty.
- The value of touch imprint cytology in EUS-guided Trucut biopsy.
- Hepatorenal syndrome.
- Portal hypertension: Etiology, evaluation, and management.
Treatments
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatitis
- Anemia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Lipoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
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