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Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD

Accepting New Patients

(89 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: minimally invasive spine surgery, scoliosis, neck pain, and more.

17189 I 45 South Suite 675
Conroe, TX 77385

(936) 270-3905

Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD is a spine surgeon in Conroe, TX specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

17189 I 45 South Suite 675
Conroe, TX 77385

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Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

17183 I 45 South Suite 650
The Woodlands, TX 77385

(936) 270-3905

(936) 271-2410

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

kyphoplasty

percutaneous kyphoplasty

percutaneous lumbar kyphoplasty

By Affordability:

lumbar spine surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD performed more kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), percutaneous kyphoplasty, and percutaneous lumbar kyphoplasty procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lumbar spine surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Conroe, TX during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	228
hospital care	167
inpatient care	167

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Conroe, TX during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	198
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	22
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	30
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Conroe, TX during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	47
Dementia	32
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Conroe, TX during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	27
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	41
Dementia	34
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Conroe, TX during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	40
Dementia	38
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Conroe, TX during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	154
inpatient care	154

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	27
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	42
Dementia	43
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Conroe, TX during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Conroe, TX during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	21
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Conroe, TX during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	244
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	23
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	22
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Conroe, TX during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, pain management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	339
hospital care	165
image guided procedures	16
injections	16
inpatient care	165
minimally invasive procedures	16
pain management	16
spinal procedures	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	27
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Conroe, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and pain management.

doctor visit	162
hospital care	135
image guided procedures	16
injections	16
inpatient care	135
minimally invasive procedures	16
pain management	16
spinal procedures	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	109
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	13
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	50

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	10
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1994. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1994)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare, DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001 and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

Aetna Student Health

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare

DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

Aetna International

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 89 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Conroe, TX.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My back. Issues are serious and complicated by cancer. Dr Silva did a great job explaining my options, outlying risk and explaining path forward. I'm appreciative for his expertise and candor.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I enjoyed speaking with Dr. Silva and going over options, care, and treatment. He also showed genuine concern.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I'm very impressed with Dr. Silva and I'm glad he's the doctor I chose to see about my back pain.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Great news from the doctor! I was expecting the worse, but he delivered the best news ever!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Silva diagnosed me as having similar issue as in 2 years ago, just on opposite side.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He is concerned that why he referred me to another doctor that knows about my problems

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Silva is outstanding in every way, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very informative about medical problem and options available.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Was very thorough and was very compassionate

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I highly recommend Dr Silva

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Fernando E. Silva, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$7,500 Excelsius Robotics System $2,850	CREO $1,525	ELSA ATP $1,025	CREO MIS $720	QUARTEX $500	Other $880
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$6,192 CD HORIZON $4,414	SHILLA $1,533	O-ARM-Spine $102	AQUAMANTYS $43	MIDAS REX $27	Other $74
Medtronic, Inc.	$869 UNID_PASS $306	KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY $194	MAZOR X SYSTEM $190	OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM $108	CD HORIZON $71
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$788 Thoracolumbar Therapies $421	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $175	Enabling Technologies - NIM, NAV, Power $93	CD HORIZON $70	Cervical and Trauma Therapies $29
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.	$456 CAVUX Cervical Cage $217	$239
Other	$3,489 InterFuse $434	BOTOX $328	ANDEXXA $188	MERIdian $176	QUTENZA $175	Other $2,189

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$10,094
Food and Beverage	$9,192
Education	$8

Biography

Dr. Fernando Silva is a spine surgery and neurosurgery specialist. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Silva's areas of expertise include the following: scoliosis, back pain, and cervical herniated disc. He takes Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Silva speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Conroe, TX.