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Eric A Silverstein, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Of New England Care Alliance

Primary Contact

860-714-9623
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Of New England Care Alliance

Primary Contact
860-714-9623

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Clinical Interests

Conditions Treated

  • Orthopedic Oncology
  • CJRI
  • Joint Replacement

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Orthopedic Oncology

1000 Asylum Ave
Ste 4301
Hartford , CT 06105

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm

About

Dr. Silverstein received two bachelor degrees and graduated summa cum laude and in the top 1% of his class at Rutger’s University, New Brunswick, N.J. He then completed his medical degree and finished in the top of his class from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, N.Y.

Following completion of medical school, he served as an intern and resident in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Connecticut Health Center. As a senior resident, he completed his pediatric orthopaedic experience at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. He later served as a chief orthopaedic surgical resident at Hartford Hospital and the University of Connecticut Health Center.

Dr. Silverstein then pursued his passion in musculoskeletal oncology by completing the Enneking / Scarborough / Gibbs fellowship at the University of Florida Health Center and Shand’s Hospital. He then returned to Connecticut where he became an Assistant Professor and chief of musculoskeletal oncology at the University of Connecticut Health Center. After establishing this new program, he later joined the full-time faculty at Saint Francis Hospital and Cancer Center where he is the Director of musculoskeletal oncology and Academic Director of orthopaedic surgery.

Dr. Silverstein runs a busy clinical practice of musculoskeletal oncology, total joint replacement and trauma. He has established the Connecticut Musculoskeletal Cancer Alliance which is an integrated network of dedicated, multi-disciplinary services, physicians and health care staff with focus on musculoskeletal tumors. He continues to teach and gives frequent lectures in the tri-state area. In addition, he is pursuing several research interests and most recently is actively involved in hardware design.

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2000)

Residency:
The University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2005)

Fellowship:
University of Florida College of Medicine (2006)

Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of (2008)

Provider Groups

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group

Trinity Health Of New England Care Alliance

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

5 out of 5

(128 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

95 Reviews

09/26/2024

Excellent experience

08/22/2024

Thank Goodness the garage is open

08/13/2024

May share with Dr. Silverstein how I think he is so brilliant! I am so blessed that he is part of my Care Team. I HOPE that the issue between UHC and Trinity Health because I would be so SAD to leave him if warranted in future. He also took care of my brother many years ago being so kind and understanding during his terminal illness. Trinity Health is so fortunate to have Dr. Silverstein as part of the organization.

08/08/2024

The most appreciated thing about the practice is that Dr. Silverstein always sees me!

07/02/2024

Eric operated on my mother, my father-in-law, a couple of referrals from me, and now he is treating me. A highly knowledgeable and competent provider.

06/20/2024

Thank you.

06/13/2024

Jack was helpful too

06/13/2024

Eric Silverstein and entire Staff are great!

06/06/2024

Exceptional treatment

05/23/2024

Dr. Silverstein is the best there is. Fully informs you, explains why, answers all questions, and I trust in his surgical ability completely. While I'm in his consulting room, it feels like I'm the only patient he has.

05/21/2024

Consistently good service by both doctor and staff.

05/21/2024

I find Dr. Silverstein to be very informative, approachable and great communicator. I respect his opinion and welcome his expertise. Great doc!

05/09/2024

excellent

05/09/2024

Good practice

04/30/2024

Having been to this department three times, I have had nothing but positive experiences from the entire staff.

04/23/2024

Thank you

04/18/2024

He was caring and made it easy to understand the procedure I am having.

04/04/2024

A fantastic office with exceptional people!

03/19/2024

A positive medical , healing experience through the journey of THR and fracture of greater trochanter

03/05/2024

I always know I’ll be taken well care of at Dr Silversteins’s office

02/27/2024

This is an outstanding department! Exceptional care!

02/08/2024

I feel happy to go and satisfied and comfortable when I leave. Dr. Silverstein keeps me well informed and I trust that I receive complete and trustworthy infomration.

02/06/2024

Thank you

02/06/2024

The provider is great.

02/06/2024

Dr Silverstein replaced my knee 10 years ago and very happy to have him again for my upcoming surgery, I saw him in December as a consult, we talked, made a plan and now following through with it. .

02/01/2024

That would tell you ahead of time when the therapist would be in for you to go to therapy. They also told me what time i would be discharged so could call my husband to come and pick me up. Thanks

02/01/2024

Always a great experience.

01/25/2024

A+

01/16/2024

respected

01/04/2024

I was very satisfied with my appointment. Everything was explained to me in terms I understood and I have full confidence in my provider in the hospital for my care in the near future. Thank you for your compassion respect and courtesy.

12/19/2023

I would recommend him to my friends and family.

12/12/2023

schedule my appointments, procedures & xrays to always go smoothly.

12/07/2023

You and staff provide excellent care.

12/01/2023

We were very impressed with him. We look forward to having him do the procedure later. We are thankful we found him.

10/27/2023

Knowable, efficient and kimd

10/20/2023

I am completely satisfied with my visit/consultation

10/19/2023

Very happy

10/19/2023

Dr. Silverstein sets the bar for excellence in healthcare. We are very lucky to have found him.

10/12/2023

Excellent doctor and service. Great bed side manners.

10/07/2023

Makes going to Dr stressless

10/05/2023

All staff I came in contact with were very polite & helpful

09/30/2023

This practice is a pleasure to work with and a breath of fresh air in the sometimes frustrating world of health care

09/29/2023

I would recommend my friends and family to this orthopedic group!

09/23/2023

I had been to 3 orthopedic surgeons, two who would not operate on me. The third referred me to Dr. Silverstein. He is a compassionate doctor and made me feel positive about my surgery. Thank you Dr. Silverstein.

09/20/2023

Very fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Silverstein ... both surgeries he's done have been well done and reasonably easy to recover from. Thanks to him and his staff.

09/10/2023

I appreciate staff and Dr Silverstein addressing all of my concerns in one visit

09/02/2023

I love Dr Silverstien he along with the team saved my life

08/26/2023

THIS time I was treated with courtesy and respect. Usually it is a good office for that, but there have been one or two times when this was not the case.

08/20/2023

Whole office staff made me feel comfortable.

08/19/2023

Always excellent care

08/17/2023

Overall, very positive. I will recommend.

08/15/2023

None needed great doctor.

08/10/2023

He is just a great down to earth doctor

08/05/2023

Quality care—medical and emotional—beyond what one expects today from our healthcare system and what should be the norm.

07/16/2023

I hope he is still practicing when I need other joint replacements or revisions.

07/16/2023

Everything was explained in detail. The Manager was kind and helpful as well. Office was very professional.

07/13/2023

Dr. Silverstein is "one of a kind". He listens, is down to earth and is so smart!

07/03/2023

Dr. Silverstein and the whole crew are great!

06/29/2023

Best experience ever

06/29/2023

I feel blessed to have Dr. Silverstein as my orthopedic surgeon.

06/26/2023

I am extremely satisfied.

06/23/2023

Explains procedures & treatments, takes time for questions & concerns. Very thorough about ongoing care.

06/15/2023

Everyone associated with my care, this time and previously, were so professional, caring and friendly. Couldn't ask for better care.

06/03/2023

Keep up the great work.

05/21/2023

I really trust Dr Silverstein and his staff

05/18/2023

Excellent Services

05/14/2023

Excellent surgeon, excellent care and follow up

05/09/2023

Considering this is an oncology unit, I found the experience to be extremely personal and very attentive to my needs. Although I had a good outcome from test results, I would seek their practice immediately should the need ever arise. I really felt they treated the patient and not the issue.

04/27/2023

Gives the best medical advice and understands my medical condition.

04/20/2023

My experience has been excellent with Dr. Silverstein and his whole group.

04/20/2023

We love and appreciate Dr Silverstein, both my Wife and I have had procedures done by him

03/30/2023

all ws excellant

03/18/2023

Very personable & approachable

03/18/2023

Dr.Silverstein is excetional

03/16/2023

Keep rockin' it !!

02/21/2023

My experience thus far has been excellent and I look forward with trust to continuing care.

02/18/2023

Highly recommend

12/17/2022

I had several doctors look at my MRI and they admitted they could not operate. Dr. Silverstein said it would be difficult but he had seen and operated on worse. I'm truly grateful to him. He did it, and he did it very well.

12/03/2022

Cared about my health and how well surgery accomplished its goal.

11/15/2022

I always look forward to my annual visit, even including xrays. Now, looking forward to future knee replacement by Dr. Silverstein. LOL

11/15/2022

very knowlegeableand experiened in his field.

11/13/2022

Everything is very good thank you the experience was awesome

10/20/2022

Top10 they are the best

10/15/2022

Highly recommend

10/08/2022

Dr Silverstein is a truly life saver in case you have absolutely devastated ortho situation!

09/27/2022

All great!!!

09/25/2022

His knowledge of my problem was great. He seemed to give good advice.

09/22/2022

excellent care

09/18/2022

Good surgeon as well as good bedside manner

08/27/2022

Doctor took much time to answer all our question's. Very informative visit

08/25/2022

The doctor and staff are amazing. They take the time to explain things and are very thorough. .

08/11/2022

I feel very confident with Dr Silverstein as he will perform the 3rd orthopedic surgery in 2 1/2 years.

08/06/2022

We found this practice to be the best in the state

08/04/2022

I am extremely fortunate to have a wonderful staff.

07/30/2022

My rating is 10 PLUS in all fields.
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