Stephen Silberstein, MD

Stephen Silberstein, MD

Neurologist
532.7 mi · 50 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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At a glance

5.00 stars (1 review)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 6 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University Of Pa Hlth System
Affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
and Jefferson Methodist Hospital

Patient review summary

5.00
The reviews of Dr. Silberstein reflect a deeply positive patient experience, particularly regarding his ability to address complex and long-standing medical issues related to migraines. Patients highlight his thoroughness, expertise, and willingness to look beyond standard diagnoses, leading to successful treatment outcomes where other doctors had failed. His compassionate care and persistence stand out, with one reviewer crediting him for saving their child's life. Another reviewer, who had suffered from migraines for decades, emphasized how Dr. Silberstein's treatment plan dramatically improved their quality of life. The overall sentiment portrays him as a highly skilled and dedicated specialist, supported by a competent and caring staff. The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources.
The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources

Office locations

Jefferson Headache Center
532.9 mi · 900 Walnut St, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Migraine and chronic headache
Migraine and chronic headache

Other popular visit reasons

Concussion
Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuropathic Pain
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Seizures / Epilepsy
Tingling / Numbness
Concussion
Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuropathic Pain

More about Stephen Silberstein, MD

Dr. Stephen Silberstein is a renowned neurologist at Jefferson Headache Center in Philadelphia, PA. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, completed an internship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and then finished a residency in internal medicine at the same institution. He subsequently pursued a residency in neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and further specialized by completing a fellowship in neurology at the National Institutes of Health. He is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is an esteemed member of several organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Neurology, and the American Headache Society. Moreover, Dr. Silberstein is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Methodist Hospital. His contributions to his field are widely recognized, with numerous publications and awards, such as his research on the sustained benefits of onabotulinumtoxinA treatment in chronic migraine and the study of refractory migraine as a cerebrovascular disease.

Education & experience

Education

University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine, Medical School, 1967
University Of Pa Hlth System, Residency

Affiliation

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Jefferson Methodist Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

License

PA State Medical License active through December 2026 #MD030169L

Professional memberships

American College of Physicians
American Academy of Neurology
American Headache Society

Awards and publications

Sustained benefits of onabotulinumtoxinA treatment in chronic migraine: An analysis of the pooled Phase 3 REsearch Evaluating Migraine Prophylaxis Therapy (PREEMPT) randomized controlled trials
Refractory migraine: a cerebrovascular disease?
How early can we treat migraine attacks? A perspective based on prodrome

Background

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1881617413
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