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Dr. Giovanna Da Silva, MD

(Dr. Giovanna Da Silva Southwick, MD)

(37 Ratings)

Specializes in: Colon & Rectal Surgery

Professional interests include: anal cancer, Paget's disease, anal fissures, and more.

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

(954) 659-5000

Dr. Giovanna Da Silva, MD is a colon and rectal surgeon in Weston, FL specializing in colon & rectal surgery. Dr. Giovanna Da Silva, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

Some issues Dr. Giovanna Da Silva, MD can help you with:

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS)

Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS), also called sacral neuromodulation, is a treatment for bladder and bowel problems. Using thin, insulated wires (electrodes) and a device called a neurostimulator, sacral nerve stimulation can deliver electrical signals to correct communication issues between the brain and the bladder. The electrical signals reach the sacral nerve, which is responsible for muscles that control the bladder and rectal sphincter. By targeting this nerve, sacral nerve stimulation can influence the activity of pelvic muscles to treat overactive bladder, fecal (bowel) incontinence, and chronic constipation. When diet or lifestyle changes, medication, and other conservative options fail to work, neurostimulation is an option.

SNS surgery has two parts. The first part is an evaluation phase, during which it is determined if neurostimulation is effective treatment option for patients. Patients lie on their stomachs while a temporary electrode lead, through which electrical signals will travel, is inserted into their lower back. A permanent lead may also be used, and it would remain in place should the trial period prove successful. The lead is connected to an external neurostimulator. The procedure takes approximately one hour and may be performed in a doctor's office, hospital, or surgical center. After the procedure, patients are required to keep a log of their toilet habits over approximately two weeks, and they may need to limit their activities during this time. If patients' symptoms do not improve after the trial, they may repeat the test phase or discuss other treatment options with their doctors.

If the trial stimulator is effective, patients will undergo the second phase of SNS surgery, which is permanent implantation. In the second stage of surgery, the temporary lead (if used) will be replaced with a permanent lead. Then the sacral nerve stimulator will be implanted subcutaneously (under the skin) in the upper buttock. Patients should be able to return home the day of their procedure.

If patients are sore after surgery, their doctors may give them medication. The sacral nerve stimulator will be programmed after the procedure, and when it is turned on, patients should feel a sensation similar to pulling, tapping, tingling, or pulsing. Patients will need to work with their doctors during follow-up appointments to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator. Patients will be given instructions on how to adjust it themselves at home. The stimulator is powered by a battery that will last approximately five years, after which it can be replaced.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	116
gastrointestinal procedures	80
minimally invasive procedures	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	15
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	165
gastrointestinal procedures	114
minimally invasive procedures	114
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	39

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	15
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	135
gastrointestinal procedures	108
minimally invasive procedures	108
preventive care	8
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	32
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	22

diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	107
gastrointestinal procedures	119
minimally invasive procedures	119
preventive care	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	56

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	17
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	11
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	130
gastrointestinal procedures	117
minimally invasive procedures	117
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	60

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	14
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	150
gastrointestinal procedures	84
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	26
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	24
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	25

diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	213
gastrointestinal procedures	120
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	120
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	30
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	27
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	27

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	117
gastrointestinal procedures	53
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	21
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	325
gastrointestinal procedures	142
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	142
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	58

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giovanna Da Silva, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Giovanna Da Silva, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Weston, FL were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	163
gastrointestinal procedures	107
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	107
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanna Da Silva, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	126
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	23
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	47
85 and over	15
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	92

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giovanna Da Silva, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	17
Dementia	7

Education & Training

She completed residency at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York. She is certified by the Colon and Rectal Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Residency: The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York (2005)

Board Certification: Colon and Rectal Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Giovanna Da Silva, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Giovanna Da Silva, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 37 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Giovanna Da Silva, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Weston, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$25,082 Da Vinci Surgical System $12,929	DAVINCI XI $12,000	DA VINCI SP $153
Sandoz Inc.	$6,204 $6,204
Medtronic, Inc.	$5,354 INTERSTIM $323	LigaSure $72	$4,959
Davol Inc.	$4,602 $4,602
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$4,094 $4,094
Other	$2,603 GELPOINT PATH $967	Senhance Surgical Robotics System $483	ENTEREG $241	PINPOINT $139	Echelon Circular $119	Other $655

**Types of Payments**
Education	$20,501
Consulting Fee	$11,292
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,500
Travel and Lodging	$5,281
Food and Beverage	$3,335
Other	$1,030

Research Payments

Dr. Giovanna Da Silva, MD has received 95 research payments totaling $242,018.

Biography

Dr. Giovanna Da Silva is a colon & rectal surgery specialist. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Da Silva include rectal cancer, paget's disease, and polypectomy (polyp removal). For her professional training, Dr. Da Silva completed residency programs at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York and Maimonides Medical Center. In addition to English, she speaks Portuguese. Dr. Da Silva is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.