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A
double-board certified neurosurgeon by the
American Board of Neurological Surgery and
by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
of Canada, Dr. M. Viktor Silver’s passion is caring
for patients with complex spinal cases.
He believes in treating each patient
as he would his own family members
utilizing his extensive training
and cutting-edge technology
to deliver ideal results.
A highly versatile surgeon who graduated from one
of the largest neurosurgical training centers in North
America only to further specialize in the treatment of
spine disorders, Dr. Silver is widely recognized as an
expert on the latest techniques in spinal surgery. He’s
worked on both private and academic neurosurgery,
working at the University of Florida Jacksonville
as director and founder of the UF Complex Spine
Surgery Center and as chief of neurosurgery, helping
to establish a level-II trauma center in South Florida
affiliated with the University of South Florida and
Florida State University. In addition, he’s a sought
after teacher, training surgeons, residents, and
fellows on the latest techniques in spine surgery.
Growing up, Dr. Silver’s work ethic was readily
apparent from a young age. During his formative
years, he worked helping his father build the family
business. “I was his right hand,” says Dr. Silver. “I
worked in the morning and afternoon and studied at
night.” It was Dr. Silver’s mother, noting his proclivity for
excellence, who suggested the field of medicine. “That was
when I decided to become a doctor,” exclaims Dr. Silver.
He approached medicine, as is his style, methodically
and with the goal of getting the finest education possible
to help him achieve his dream of being a doctor.
Initially, Dr. Silver was planning on becoming a surgeon
specializing in epilepsy. It was during his many extra
electives in general surgery and trauma that inspired
him to combine neurology with surgery. It was this
decision that led him to an exchange opportunity to go
to Germany after graduating from medical school.
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