Question 1

Where does Dr. Silver consult?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Silver consults in Jerusalem and Modi'in.

Question 2

How can I be referred to Dr. Silver?

Accepted Answer

A referral from your kupat holim, together with 'hitchayvut,' is required to make appointments for Dr. Silver's public clinic. No referral is needed for any of Dr. Silver's private clinics. You can simply make an appointment.

Question 3

What do I need for my first appointment?

Accepted Answer

Please bring all relevant medical records to your first appointment. This includes any previous consultations regarding your hand problem, as well as all imaging (X-ray, CT, US, MRI, etc.) and other investigations, such as EMG tests. All imaging studies should be brought as both a CD and formal report ('pianuach').

Question 4

How long do I have to wait for an appointment?

Accepted Answer

The waiting time for Dr. Silver's public clinic is several weeks, although urgent appointments are sometimes available. Private appointments are normally available the same week and sometimes the same day.

Question 5

How long will the appointment last?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the complexity of your problem and whether X-rays or treatments are needed during the consultation. Appointments normally last between 10 and 30 minutes. Dr. Silver will spend as much time with you as necessary in order to help you with your problem.

Question 6

How much does a consultation cost?

Accepted Answer

This varies depending on your kupat holim and the level of your cover. Please consult with the secretary when making your appointment.

Question 7

Will I need an X-ray?

Accepted Answer

Depending on your problem, you may need an X-ray. These are sometimes performed during your appointment. Dr. Silver may sometimes recommend that you have these performed elsewhere.

Question 8

What if I need another type of scan?

Accepted Answer

These are not available at the clinic, and will have to be performed through your kupat holim. Rarely, when necessary, Dr. Silver may refer you to the emergency room to have the scan performed urgently.

Question 9

Who will do my operation?

Accepted Answer

If you have been seen in a private consultation and wish to proceed with surgery privately, Dr. Silver will perform your surgery himself. As with any hospital in Israel, if you have been seen in a public clinic, then you may be operated on by any of the doctors working in the hand unit. All senior doctors have completed a robust training program and are fully registered hand surgeons. Training doctors working with the team are fully supervised at all times.

Question 10

Who will I see after my operation?

Accepted Answer

Your first appointment after surgery will likely be in the post-op clinic, which is run by a senior orthopaedic resident supervised by one of the senior hand surgeons. Subsequent appointments are normally with the surgeon who operated on you. You can always ask to be seen in Dr. Silver's clinic, and the team will do their best to accommodate this.

Question 11

Does Dr. Silver provide second opinions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dr. Silver can offer a second opinion with no obligation to continue any treatment under his care. Patients are actively encouraged to seek a second opinion, including if the first opinion was elsewhere and they are not completely happy with the treatment plan or feel things need to be explained differently.

Question 12

Does Dr. Silver perform medico-legal assessments?

Accepted Answer

No, Dr. Silver does not offer medico-legal assessments.

שאלות נפוצות

Common questions patients ask Dr. Silver

היכן ד"ר סילבר מתייעץ?

כיצד ניתן להפנות אותי לד"ר סילבר?

מה אני צריך/ה לפגישה הראשונה שלי?

כמה זמן עליי לחכות לקביעת תור?

כמה זמן יימשך המינוי?

כמה עולה פגישת ייעוץ?

האם אצטרך צילום רנטגן?

מה אם אצטרך סוג אחר של סריקה?

מי יבצע לי את הניתוח?

את מי אפגוש אחרי הניתוח שלי?

האם ד"ר סילבר מספק חוות דעת שנייה?

האם ד"ר סילבר מבצע הערכות רפואיות-משפטיות?