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Dr. Jose Silva
Urologist
Dr. Jose Silva is a board certified urologist practicing in Central Florida.
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About Dr. Jose Silva
Dr. Jose E. Silva is a board-certified urologist that graduated from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA. He received his medical degree from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine in Bayamon, PR. He completed his training in surgery and urology at the School of Medicine of the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Silva also holds a master's degree in Public Health from the University of Puerto Rico School of Public Health. Dr. Silva has focused his training in the evaluation and surgery of enlarged prostate (BPH) and kidney stones with minimally invasive therapies such as Green Light Laser, stone laser, and lithotripsy. He is a delegate of the American Board of Urology and a member of the North American Society of Sexual Medicine. Dr. Silva is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Jose Silva is currently practicing in Central Florida. He performs surgeries of the genitourinary tract in both male and female. He performs surgery for BPH, stone disease, incontinence, erectile disfunction, and more. With BackTable, Dr. Silva is the co-host of our brand new urology series, sharing the mic with academia and private practice urologists.
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Podcasts Featuring Dr. Jose Silva
Urology Episode #215
With the abundance of interventional options for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), how do you decide on the best treatment for each individual patient? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Marawan El Tayeb, chief of urology at Baylor Scott and White-Temple, joins host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the intricacies of decision-making in BPH treatment.
Urology Episode #205
While benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) care has historically focused on immediate symptom management, often by way of long-term polypharmacy, leading urologists are now considering long-term bladder health when determining the most appropriate BPH treatment. In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Shawn West, a urologist practicing at McIver Clinic in Florida, discusses the contemporary management of BPH with host Dr. Jose Silva, emphasizing the newly appreciated role of first-line interventional therapy.
Urology Episode #198
En este episodio de BackTable Urology, Dr. José Silva da la bienvenida a su colega de residencia, el Dr. Omar Soto, para profundizar en el viaje y los desafíos del Dr. Soto al establecer una práctica de urología reconstructiva en Puerto Rico después de su extensa capacitación y práctica en Detroit.
Urology Episode #194
Intrarenal pressure monitoring during ureteroscopy is a complex but crucial component of performing safe procedures. In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, urologist Dr. Julie M. Riley from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shares expert insights on ureteroscopy, focusing on intrarenal pressure monitoring, procedural techniques, and new technologies aimed at improving patient safety.
Urology Episode #191
What does recent research say about the role of perirectal spacers in prostate cancer treatment? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, host Dr. Jose Silva discusses the use of perirectal spacers for prostate radiotherapy with guests Dr. Eric Chenven, Chief of Urology at Broward Health Medical Center, and Dr. Nadim Nasr, a radiation oncologist at Arlington Radiation Oncology.
Urology Episode #190
Learn how Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) can boost workflow efficiency and improve patient experience in your urology practice. In this episode of the BackTable Urology podcast, host Dr. Jose Silva speaks with Dr. Arpeet Shah and advanced practice nurse (APN) Nicole Hollander, about the role of APPs in benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) patient care.
Urology Episode #188
What is the role of testosterone therapy in prostate cancer? Urologist Dr. Abraham Morgentaler of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School joins host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the evolution of testosterone therapies, modern testosterone treatments, and how to integrate testosterone replacement therapy into your practice.
Articles Featuring Dr. Jose Silva
Prostate cancer screening has evolved from blanket PSA testing to a nuanced, precision-focused approach that integrates genomic insights, biomarkers, and advanced imaging techniques. Dr. David Albala explains the role of tools such as ExosomeDx and SelectMDx biomarkers, MRI fusion biopsies, and personalized risk assessments to refine screening practices.
Many BPH patients experience severe late-stage bladder complications, including urinary retention and bladder failure, even when their immediate symptoms are managed according to BPH guidelines. These cases highlight a gap in care where timely surgical deobstruction could have preserved bladder health.
Aquablation is a relatively new benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment that is growing in popularity. Offering a unique mechanism of action for prostate treatment, aquablation is a minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided procedure that uses high-pressure water jet technology to remove prostate tissue.
A variety of prostate cancer screening tools can be used to aid in patient selection for biopsy, in addition to guiding prostate cancer risk stratification. Urologists Dr. Jose Silva and Dr. Ali Kasraeian detail the role of multiparametric MRI and molecular testing in the early detection of prostate cancer.
The digital rectal exams and PSA blood tests both possess limitations as prostate cancer screening tools. Urologists Dr. Jose Silva and Dr. Ali Kasraeian share insight on society guidelines and research for PSA screening, decision-making, and patient education through a detailed risk-benefit analysis of prostate cancer detection.
Urologist Dr. Jose Silva and endocrinologist Dr. Rodrigo Valderrábano dive into the groundbreaking research that’s exploring the viability of testosterone treatment in prostate cancer survivors. The doctors discuss the importance of proper patient selection and preliminary findings from Dr. Valderrábano’s clinical trial.
When is Rezum treatment appropriate, where does it sit within the BPH treatment algorithm, and who is the ideal candidate? To answer these questions, Urologist Dr. Seth Bechis describes his approach to Rezum workup, including his process of initial treatment for BPH, and identifying ideal Rezum patients.
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