Andrew G. Silver, MD, FACS

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Meet Dr. Andrew G. Silver

Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery

Fellowship: 1-year Advanced Aesthetic, ASAPS Certified, The Plastic Surgery Center, CA

Residency: 6-year Integrated Plastic Surgery, University of Nevada

Fellow: American College of Surgeons

Andrew G. Silver, MD joined the team in 2017, adding a contemporary perspective to this esteemed group of surgeons. His inclusion in the group attests to Dr. Silver’s talents, skills and character; it is a match for which both can be proud. He is truly dedicated to achieving excellence, and demonstrated his commitment by completing the highest possible level of training for an aesthetic surgeon. In addition to formal training, Dr. Silver was able to personally benefit from the experience of senior founding partner, Dr Anson’s long career in facial aesthetics.

Interestingly, Dr. Silver turned down multiple offers for a career in professional baseball so that he could follow his passion for plastic surgery. His obsession to detail while still seeing the big picture is blended with the preparation and execution of a high-level athlete. He believes that he has truly found what he was meant to do and thrives on developing long term relationships with his patients.

Skills and Specialties

Dr. Silver specializes in surgery of the face including facelift, necklift, eyelid surgery, facial implants and fat transfer. Dr. Silver's preference is a natural and refreshed look, and he is highly sought after for his conservative approach to plastic surgery. He enjoys the fine detail and precision that this type of surgery demands. He is also an expert injector, again being known for subtle enhancements. In addition to his excellent surgical skills and judgement, patients often comment that they appreciate Dr. Silver’s approachable and compassionate manner and his unique ability to clarify surgical options and separate hype from reality.

Education and Training

Doctor of Medicine, with honors

Distinction in Research/Publication

Undergradute: Rockhurst University

B.S. in Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude

Dr. Silver obtained a B.S. in chemistry while graduating at the top of his class at Rockhurst University. Due to his outstanding academic performance he was granted acceptance to medical school after his first year of college and obtained enough credits to graduate after only three years. However, he chose to complete his fourth year of college as he was also a standout on the baseball field, ultimately leading to being selected as the student-athlete of the year for the Great Lakes Valley Conference and being recognized on the ESPN the Magazine’s Academic All American Team.

He went on to attend medical school at Saint Louis University, where he continued to excel. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society in recognition of his outstanding academic performance. He was also selected to serve on the medical schools’ admission committee, participated in several community outreach programs, and utilized nearly every weekend to develop his surgical skills. He graduated with honors and a distinction in research and was the first Saint Louis University student in over 10 years to be selected for a residency in plastic surgery.

Dr Silver then went on to complete a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. His track record of outstanding academic performance continued as he scored in the top 1% on the national surgical exams on four separate occasions. He also completed research in multiple fields including adipose-derived stem cells, pavement burns, hyperbaric oxygen, tissue expansion, pressure ulcers and cancer, resulting in over twenty scientific publications and presentations. He also took pride in teaching the medical students and was honored with the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award.

Always striving to be his best, Dr. Silver then went on to complete a full year of fellowship training in aesthetic surgery, with an emphasis on facial rejuvenation. In this year alone, Dr. Silver performed over 1500 aesthetic surgical procedures. This level of aesthetic training was available to less than 15 surgeons per year and is a testament to the extra effort that Dr. Silver has continuously shown in his journey to becoming the best surgeon that he can be.

Awards and Recognition

Scored in the top 1% on the national surgical exams, four times
Internationally published author of over 20 medical research articles
Gold Humanism Honor Society – for excellence in teaching and physician role model
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society – for outstanding academic performance
Shires/Barber Research Award
American Burn Association, Best in Category, Public Health/Prevention
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
Program Director’s Award, Department of Surgery
Annual George G. Bierkamper Research Convocation, 1st place – Resident
Oncology Research Award Winner, Nevada Oncology Society
Dr. Eric & Olive Thurston Scholarship
Edward T Foote SJ Scholarship
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Great Lakes Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year
ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American Baseball Team

Reviews

"Love the team! Dr. Silver is super nice and great caring. Love my results. He knows what he’s doing 👌"

V.N.

Google

"Dr. Silver makes you feel like his new best friend! He is very attentive and explains very clearly to you on what to expect from your procedure. I am very happy with his work and would highly recommend him ."

D.B.

Google

"Highly recommend!! I’m 3 months post-op from lipo and very happy with the process. Dr. Silver is so kind and really cares, he took his time going over every detail with me and ensured I was well informed about the procedure and expectations. He and his team have been amazing. I consulted at other surgery centers before meeting Dr. Silver and I am so happy I found him!!"

L.

Google

"I wanted to take a moment to recommend Dr. Silver, a plastic surgeon here in Las Vegas who recently performed a procedure on me. I had initially considered another surgeon but ultimately chose Dr. Silver because of his attentive nature and wonderful bedside manner and incredible reputation. From the moment I met him, I felt confident that he would take the best care of me possible. I cannot express enough my gratitude towards the entire staff, specifically Stacie, Alyse, Diana, JoAnn, and others who assisted during my surgery. They provided me with undivided attention and treated me so beautifully. Their follow-up has been amazing and they even recommended a nurse from Post op Pampering nurse Christie came home with me after the surgery, and helped with my medication and meals, and she was extraordinary. Christie was simply amazing and I am immensely grateful to have had a nurse take care of me after my surgery. Despite only being seven days out from surgery, I am already extremely pleased with the results. Dr. Silver truly took the time to understand my wishes and provided me with the best possible care. I highly recommend him to anyone considering plastic surgery. Sincerely, Annette Aerenson"

J.M.

Google

"I recently had the pleasure of undergoing a lower and upper blepharoplasty, a browlift, and a fat transposition performed by Dr. Silver, a skilled and compassionate surgeon. All said and done, I wish I would’ve come to him 20 years earlier, the results are outstanding and beyond my expectations. The moment I stepped into the office, I was greeted by a warm and friendly staff who made me feel at ease. I cannot stress enough how wonderful the staff are at Plastic Surgery Vegas. Dr. Silver's expertise in the field was evident throughout the entire process. Not only did Dr. Silver thoroughly explain the procedure and address any concerns I had, but his meticulous attention to detail during surgery left me with exceptional results. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Silver for his exceptional work and highly recommend him to anyone considering plastic surgery."