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Scott B Silverman

Scott B Silverman, MD

Neurology

Mass General Brigham

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Scott B Silverman

Dr. Silverman is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and an Assistant Neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) where he works on the stroke service. He is the Inaugural Incumbent of the Diana L. and Thomas F. Ryan Endowed Chair in Stroke Care and Education. He received his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Bowdoin College in 1994. Dr. Silverman received his M.D. (2002) and completed his Neurology residency (2006) from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He then did a fellowship in Vascular and Critical Care Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital (2007).


Dr. Silverman is board certified in Neurology, and Vascular Neurology. Dr. Silverman is the Clinical Director of the Stroke Service at MGH. He has a strong interest in medical education and is currently the Director of the Mass General Brigham Vascular Neurology Fellowship. Dr. Silverman's research and clinical interests are in ischemic stroke, specifically intracranial atherosclerotic disease and stroke in the young.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Stroke Service
    • 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 3100, Waltham, MA 02451
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Vascular and Critical Care Neurology, 2007
  • Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Neurology, 2006
  • Internship: Mount Auburn Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2003
  • Medical Education: University of Massachusetts Medical School, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2008

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

79 ratings, 33 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 5/24/2026

    Was pleased with his preparation of my condition as I was there for a second opinion. Dr. Silverman was very helpful. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 5/23/2026

    Dr. Silverman listened carefully and spent a good amount of time with me. He provided plenty of time for qestions.

  • Reviewed on 5/16/2026

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 5/15/2026

    Answered all my questions in layman's language

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2026

    I was very comfortable speaking with the doctor. He was a good listener and explained my case very thoroughly.

  • Reviewed on 4/8/2026

    The doctor was very nice. The problem was that all my imaging did not get to him before he saw me. So there was really very little he could do until he gets the imaging. It was not his fault.

  • Reviewed on 3/29/2026

    I have the most favorable impression of the doctor. He listened to me attentively and patiently, having familiarized himself with my history in advance. He answered all my questions. His opinion was helpful to me. This doctor inspires great confidence. Thank you, Dr. Silverman!

  • Reviewed on 3/29/2026

    Happy with the appointment and the service provided

  • Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Dr. Silverman was very professional. I enjoyed our visit and also the information he provided me.

  • Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    All in all everything went well my questions was answered accurately and I understood what I needed to do to move forward.

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    a respected Stroke Neurologist

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Helpful suggestions

  • Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Doctor was friendly and polite and explained information in a manner that was understandable

  • Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    He was very knowledgeable and answered my questions well.

  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    This responder was very thorough.

  • Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    It was my first time visiting with Dr Scott Silverman and he listened intently to everything that went on in the past few months with my health. He made some very great recommendations and I would recommend him for sure to family and friends.

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    I was very happy with the provider. He was very efficient. He was on time for the appointment. He was very knowledgeable. He had already read my record. He knew everything that I really needed, bringing information brought up. He gave me time to talk and discuss. He explained things very detailed to me and a lot of the appropriate tests that I need. So I'm very happy with him. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    I was very impressed by the time that Dr. Silverman spent w me. He asked me a lot of questions and answered all of my questions

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    It was important and reassuring to talk to a neurology specialist and ask questions about a brain MRI that my PC could not answer. Because this was his expertise, our conversation was limited. Questions regarding overall high blood pressure measures to be taken were referred back to my PC. This was appropriate.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Hi, [redacted] here. Found my provider to be just what I wanted. Answered questions. Made me feel like part of the family. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Dr. Silverman asked very direct questions and provided very direct, clear and succinct answers to my questions. He also provided very helpful suggestions about follow-up care and provided important referrals.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr. Silverman was very helpful. He listened well to the information I gave him regarding my health and offered helpful suggestions and recommendations.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    It's worth consulting with that doctor because he's a doctor who tells it like it is, and problems are always easily solved when you find someone who tells you the truth, and it's worth consulting him.

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Clear concise and timely

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Silverman provided exactly the care I needed. He was wonderfully calming after other medical professionals had raised my anxiety about the possible severity of my condition. His thorough and thoughtful interview, examination, and notes show his expertise and experience. He earned my trust and comforted me with his gentle professionalism. Thank you, Dr. Silverman.

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Thorough, knowledgable, excellent calm communicator, professional and easily engageable. I trust him. Compassionate.

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    I was given great care.

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Doctor Silverman was incredible and prefer to see him for any additional follow-up. He was patient, listened to my concerns and focused on figuring out the best plan forward.

  • Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Very impressed that he greeted me personally when I walked to examination room with him. He was part of my ER visit via virtual care. It was before 7 AM and having two neurologists on the call was amazing. He recalled this during our visit on 10/20.

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    He was very thorough and understanding. He asked specific questions to learn more about my health. He was very professional.

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    kind, knowledgeable and made me feel at ease.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Dr. Silverman was awesome. He explained his thoughts in a manner that i understood.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Very polite and professional