David R. Silvers, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
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Address
4224 Houma Boulevard Suite 400
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone
504-208-1540Quick Facts
- Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
MGA - Metairie Research
Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA
MGA - Metairie Research
4224 Houma Boulevard
Suite 400
Closed. Opens Wed at 8AM
MGA - Metairie, LA
Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA
MGA - Metairie, LA
4224 Houma Boulevard
Suite 400
Closed. Opens Wed at 8AM
About David R. Silvers, M.D.
Dr. Silvers is a native of New Orleans and a graduate of Tulane University. He received his medical degree from Tulane Medical School in 1979. He has a Master of Science degree from the University of New Orleans in Biology and Physiology. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and his fellowship in Gastroenterology from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 1984. He then became chief of gastroenterology for the Mahorner Clinic until it closed in 1992 and has since been in private practice.
He has served as a member or chairman of numerous hospital committees including endoscopy, nutrition, peer review, quality process, medical records, bylaws and utilization management. Dr. Silver’s has served as Chief of Staff of St. Jude Medical Center and was also a member of the Board of Governors. He served as Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Lakeside hospital and was also Vice Chief of Staff. He has been on the active staff of East Jefferson General Hospital since 1990 and has served as Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology. He was also a past member of the Board of Directors at East Jefferson General Hospital and is a credentialed physician with the M.D. Anderson Hospital Physician Network. Dr. Silvers was founder and director of Drug Research Services until it closed and conducted over 250 clinical trials. Dr. Silvers has authored numerous articles and continues to lecture on gastrointestinal disorders to physicians and patients. He serves as a consultant to numerous drug companies, including Abbott, Takeda, Merck, and Janssen.
His hobbies include fishing, snow skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, yoga and exercising.
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Encopresis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Failure to Thrive (FTT)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cysts
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Stomach Cancer
- Submucosal Lesions
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- CT Scan or CAT Scan
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- EGD
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
- Stretta® Therapy
Reviews
You will not find a better doctor in ALL of the land. Simply put, the very best. If you want a doctor who is compassionate, kind, caring, loving, and much more, this is the doctor who became one because he cares. ❤
He is a great Doctor I just hate the waiting
Aside from his very genial patient manner, Dr. Silvers has a great sense of humor, which is a good thing to have in your doctor.
In our opinion Dr Silvers is the best in the city. Colonoscopies are quick, thorough w/zero side effects
Dr Slivers reviewed my chart, gave me a physical exam and explained in layman's terms the test he would like for me to take. He did state it was from an outside source since Hurricane Ida had greatly impacted the testing availabilty. I was please with my visit as well as with the facility which I had not been in since they moved.
53
Total Reviews
4.9
Average Rating