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Ruwan Amila Silva, M.D.
Retina Center of New Jersey
Ophthalmology: Vitreous-Retinal Surgery
Bloomfield, North Bergen, Ramsey, Teaneck, Union, Paramus
4.8
120 Ratings
48 Comments
Professor Ruwan Amila Silva, MD, MPhil is board certified and fellowship trained vitreoretinal surgeon. He received his BA in Neurobiology from Harvard University graduating Magna cum laude with Highest Honors. He then received his Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) in Neurobiology from Cambridge University in England. Following this, he received his medical degree from Stanford University’s School of Medicine.
4.8
120 Ratings
48 Comments
Professor Ruwan Amila Silva, MD, MPhil is board certified and fellowship trained vitreoretinal surgeon. He received his BA in Neurobiology from Harvard University graduating Magna cum laude with Highest Honors. He then received his Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) in Neurobiology from Cambridge University in England. Following this, he received his medical degree from Stanford University’s School of Medicine.
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Retina Center of New Jersey - Bloomfield NJ - Essex County
1255 Broad St.
Suite 104
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Suite 104
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Retina Center of New Jersey - North Bergen NJ - Hudson County
6121 Kennedy Blvd.
1st Floor
North Bergen, NJ 07047
1st Floor
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Retina Center of New Jersey - Ramsey NJ - Bergen County
500 N. Franklin Tpke
Suite 205
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Suite 205
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Retina Center of New Jersey - Teaneck NJ - Bergen County
1086 Teaneck Rd.
Suite 2A
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Suite 2A
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Retina Center of New Jersey - Union NJ - Union County
1095 Morris Ave.
Suite 103A
Union, NJ 07083
Suite 103A
Union, NJ 07083
Retina Center of New Jersey - Wayne NJ - Passaic County
1 Corporate Drive
Wayne, NJ 07470
Wayne, NJ 07470
Professor Ruwan Amila Silva, MD, MPhil is board certified and fellowship trained vitreoretinal surgeon. He received his BA in Neurobiology from Harvard University graduating Magna cum laude with Highest Honors. He then received his Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) in Neurobiology from Cambridge University in England. Following this, he received his medical degree from Stanford University’s School of Medicine. Dr. Silva completed his ophthalmology residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the top rated eye hospital in the country. While there he was awarded the Heed Fellowship, the most prestigious national award for ophthalmology residents in the country. Dr. Silva returned to Stanford University to complete his vitreoretinal surgery fellowship where he was awarded the Ronald G. Michels Foundation Award, the nation’s highest honor for a retina surgery fellow. During his fellowship at Stanford he was also awarded the prestigious Evangelos S. Gragoudas Award by the Macula Society. Following fellowship, Dr. Silva remained at Stanford University's School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Vitreoretinal Surgery in the Department of Ophthalmology. Since 2015, he has been named one of “America’s Top Ophthalmologists” by Consumers’ Research Council of America. He was also selected as a "Top Ophthalmologist" by the International Association of Ophthalmologists.
Dr. Silva's clinical practice focuses mainly on macular degeneration and retinal vascular disease (such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions and central serous retinopathy). Surgically, he specializes in diseases of the vitreous and retina: including repair of retinal detachments, surgery for the macula (such as treatment of epiretinal membranes and macular holes) and correction of dislocated intraocular lenses. His research interests mainly involve developing novel therapies for these diseases (http://med.stanford.edu/artificial-retina.html and https://www.eyecheq.com) and have resulted in over 50 combined peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, book chapters and national meeting presentations. He remains an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Stanford University while also having the privilege of seeing patients at Retina Center of New Jersey.
Dr. Silva is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, as well as the American Society of Retina Specialists. He is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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Could be a little friendlier!
very professional i am so Blessed to have this Dr treating me Thank you so much
Excellent chice , very knowledgeable and professional, Dr. Rusn Silva explained my condition in simple but detailed, and provided all of my treatment options, along with future expectations,.
His expertise is appreciated.
Fine. Doctor very reassuring.
Great bedside mannerism,May he stay blessed 💯
Very professional and on top of his game
First visit. Nice calm manner. Will be returning.
Well mannered
Good doctor. Thanks.