Wendy G. Silver, MD
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Overview
Dr. Wendy Silver is an associate professor of neurology and pediatrics at CUIMC. Her areas of interest and expertise include autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, and behavioral neurology.
In research, Dr. Silver is currently Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) on a project titled, "Optical Measurement of Cerebral Hemodynamics in Pediatric Subjects with Post-Traumatic Headache: A Pilot Study." In this study, Dr. Silver and her co-investigators are using a new near infrared device that measures cerebral blood flow to look at subjects’ age 15-19 years of age with prolonged post-concussion headache.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Behavioral Neurology
- Cerebral Palsy
- Developmental Disorder
- Hyperactivity
- Intellectual disability
- Language Delay
- Language Problems
- Learning Disabilities
- Pediatric Neurology
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Gender
- Female
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- EPO
- NY Signature
- PPO
- Student Health
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- POS
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
Fidelis Care
- Essential Plan
Local 1199
- Local 1199
- NYP Employee Plan
Medicare
- Railroad
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
VNSNY CHOICE
- SelectHealth
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine
- Internship: Westchester Medical Center
- Residency: Westchester Medical Center
- Fellowship: Albert Einstein / Montefiore Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Research
Selected Publications
Pediatr Clin North Am. 2012 Feb;59(1):45-61, x. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2011.10.010.Neurobiological basis of autism. Silver WG1, Rapin I.
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov