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Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and General Ophthalmology
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Professional interests include: anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery, and more.
895 Trancas Street Suite A
Napa, CA 94558

Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD is an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA specializing in ophthalmic plastic surgery and general ophthalmology. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD is affiliated with John Muir Health, Sutter Health, Providence Medical Foundation, Hill Physicians, Providence, Queen of the Valley Medical Center, Providence Affiliated Provider, Providence Medical Network and Healdsburg Hospital.

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Office Locations

100 Tamal Plaza Suite 120
Corte Madera, CA 94925
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686 Mowry Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
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711 Van Ness Avenue Suite 340
San Francisco, CA 94102
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1 Thorndale Drive Suite 210 San Rafael Ca
San Rafael, CA 94903
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1820 San Miguel Drive Rona Z Silkiss Md
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 256-9440
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255 E Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 466-5566
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380 Tesconi Court
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 544-3375
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400 29th Street Suite 315
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 763-0881
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895 Trancas Street Suite A
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 252-2020
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Some issues Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD can help you with:

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

  • Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
  • Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
  • Lyme disease
  • Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
  • Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
  • Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

blepharoptosis repair
endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy
eyelid lesion excision
eyelid surgery
full-thickness skin grafting
plastic surgery procedures
reconstructive surgery
tissue transfer
upper lid blepharoplasty

By Affordability:

adjacent tissue transfer
Cutler-Beard procedure
dacryocystorhinostomy
ectropion repair
endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy
endoscopic nasal surgery
endoscopic surgery
eyelid reconstruction
full-thickness skin grafting
Hughes procedure
minimally invasive surgery
reconstructive plastic surgery
skin grafting
tear duct repair
tissue transfer

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD performed more blepharoptosis (droopy eyelid) repair, endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy, eyelid lesion excision, eyelid surgery, full-thickness skin grafting, plastic surgery procedures, reconstructive surgery, tissue transfer, and upper lid blepharoplasty procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for adjacent tissue transfer, Cutler-Beard procedure, dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), ectropion repair, endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy, endoscopic nasal surgery, endoscopic surgery, eyelid reconstruction, full-thickness skin grafting, Hughes procedure, minimally invasive surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery, skin grafting, tear duct repair, and tissue transfer that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders
lacrimal surgery
minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

ptosis repair

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD performed more botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders, lacrimal surgery, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for ptosis repair that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures
wound repair

By Affordability:

blepharoplasty
blepharoptosis repair
eyelid plastic surgery
eyelid procedures
eye surgery
facial plastic surgery
plastic surgery procedures
reconstructive surgery
upper lid blepharoplasty
wound repair

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD performed more eye procedures, and wound repair (e.g. stitches) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for blepharoplasty, blepharoptosis (droopy eyelid) repair, eyelid plastic surgery, eyelid procedures, eye surgery, facial plastic surgery , plastic surgery procedures, reconstructive surgery, upper lid blepharoplasty, and wound repair (e.g. stitches) 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. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 777
excision 49
eye procedures 476
injections 89
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 93
minimally invasive procedures 89
plastic surgery procedures 285
reconstructive surgery 34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 49
tissue transfer 16
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 807
excision 54
eye procedures 388
injections 91
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 94
minimally invasive procedures 91
plastic surgery procedures 280
reconstructive surgery 59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 54
tissue transfer 40
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 288
Female 538
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 613
Black 40
Hispanic 50
Asian 98
Other 25
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 367
From 75 to 84 288
85 and over 135
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 23
Dementia 5
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1059
excision 51
eye procedures 381
injections 84
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 129
minimally invasive procedures 84
plastic surgery procedures 276
reconstructive surgery 45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 51
tissue transfer 19
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 314
Female 590
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 665
Black 40
Hispanic 59
Asian 105
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 371
From 75 to 84 315
85 and over 187
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 21
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1221
excision 55
eye procedures 477
injections 86
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 185
minimally invasive procedures 86
plastic surgery procedures 323
reconstructive surgery 52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 55
tissue transfer 28
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 28

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 716
Female 1360
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1526
Black 80
Hispanic 136
Asian 266
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 892
From 75 to 84 692
85 and over 398
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 24
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1264
excision 70
eye procedures 480
injections 106
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 143
minimally invasive procedures 106
plastic surgery procedures 362
reconstructive surgery 53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 70
tissue transfer 29
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 391
Female 685
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 777
Black 44
Hispanic 69
Asian 143
Other 43
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 472
From 75 to 84 384
85 and over 185
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1333
excision 81
eye procedures 444
injections 83
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 110
minimally invasive procedures 83
plastic surgery procedures 261
reconstructive surgery 46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 81
tissue transfer 24
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 354
Female 733
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 794
Black 52
Hispanic 66
Asian 129
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 478
From 75 to 84 386
85 and over 179
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 22
Dementia 5
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal 15
doctor visit 1267
excision 100
eye procedures 471
injections 124
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 146
minimally invasive procedures 124
plastic surgery procedures 287
reconstructive surgery 44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 100
tissue transfer 25
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 356
Female 643
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 699
Black 53
Hispanic 66
Asian 138
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 436
From 75 to 84 354
85 and over 169
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 26
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1227
excision 63
eye procedures 548
injections 109
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 122
minimally invasive procedures 109
plastic surgery procedures 369
reconstructive surgery 54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 63
tissue transfer 35
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 378
Female 637
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 747
Black 39
Hispanic 76
Asian 115
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 434
From 75 to 84 386
85 and over 162
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 26
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 966
excision 59
eye procedures 270
injections 91
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 89
minimally invasive procedures 109
nose surgery 18
plastic surgery procedures 211
reconstructive surgery 15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 59

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 250
Female 477
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 527
Black 28
Hispanic 45
Asian 81
Other 46
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 324
From 75 to 84 263
85 and over 114
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 23
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal 13
doctor visit 1375
excision 114
eye procedures 466
injections 103
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 114
minimally invasive procedures 124
nose surgery 21
plastic surgery procedures 330
reconstructive surgery 54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 114
tissue transfer 21
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 349
Female 669
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 744
Black 33
Hispanic 58
Asian 127
Other 56
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 448
From 75 to 84 392
85 and over 140
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 21
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1252
excision 65
eye procedures 437
injections 85
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 121
minimally invasive procedures 108
nose surgery 23
plastic surgery procedures 326
reconstructive surgery 28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 65
tissue transfer 13
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 325
Female 668
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 725
Black 0
Hispanic 55
Asian 129
Other 53
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 435
From 75 to 84 387
85 and over 145
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 21
Dementia 3
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal 14
doctor visit 1338
excision 107
eye procedures 507
injections 97
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 109
minimally invasive procedures 120
nose surgery 23
plastic surgery procedures 375
reconstructive surgery 57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 107
tissue transfer 39
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 39

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 371
Female 738
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 826
Black 28
Hispanic 61
Asian 131
Other 63
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 479
From 75 to 84 464
85 and over 142
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2023

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 20
Dementia 3
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA during 2024 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal 15
doctor visit 1280
excision 99
eye procedures 582
injections 104
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 119
minimally invasive procedures 131
nose surgery 27
plastic surgery procedures 444
reconstructive surgery 81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 99
tissue transfer 62
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 62

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 376
Female 744
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 825
Black 0
Hispanic 76
Asian 121
Other 69
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 461
From 75 to 84 486
85 and over 148
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD in 2024

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 21
Dementia 3
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Corte Madera, CA were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

cyst removal 14
doctor visit 1166
excision 74
eye procedures 455
injections 96
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 121
minimally invasive procedures 104
nose surgery 22
plastic surgery procedures 317
reconstructive surgery 47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 74
tissue transfer 29
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 343
Female 652
Ethnicity
Black / African American 33
Asian / Pacific Islander 121
Non-Hispanic White 728
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 62
Other 27
Age
75 to 84 369
85 and over 161
Less than 65 34
65 to 74 430

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed residency at Jules Stein Eye Institute. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Jules Stein Eye Institute

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Insurance Information

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Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, SCAN Health Plan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Western Health Advantage HMO, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO, Health Net, Humana, Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Central Health Plan, CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna
Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare HMO
SCAN Health Plan
Anthem
UnitedHealthcare
Western Health Advantage HMO
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO
Health Net
Humana
Hill Physicians Care Solutions
Central Health Plan
CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)
Canopy Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Corte Madera, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Genentech, Inc. $2,654 NonCovered Product
$720
$1,934
Amgen Inc. $355 TEPEZZA
$355
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. $216
$216
TissueTech, Inc. $154 AmnioGuard
$111 		AmnioGraft
$43
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. $108
$108
Other $294 TEPEZZA
$68 		AmnioGraft
$50 		enVista MX60 IOL
$47 		BOTOX COSMETIC
$15 		ACTHAR
$13 		Other
$101
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $2,640
Food and Beverage $1,140

Research Payments

Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss, FACS, MD has received 64 research payments totaling $6,244.

Biography

Dr. Rona Silkiss is a specialist in plastic surgery and general ophthalmology in Walnut Creek, CA, Oakland, CA, and San Francisco, CA. Dr. Silkiss is a graduate of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at Jules Stein Eye Institute and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. Clinical interests for Dr. Silkiss include nystagmus, cosmetic eyelid surgery, and eye floater. Patient reviews placed Dr. Silkiss at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). She accepts United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and UnitedHealthcare, in addition to other insurance carriers. She is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, and Hill Physicians. Dr. Silkiss's practice in Walnut Creek, CA is open to new patients as reported by John Muir Health.

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