Eric J Silberfein, M.D., FACS
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Positions
- Professor of Surgery
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Division of Surgical Oncology
Baylor College of Medicine
- Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency Program - Professional Development
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Baylor College of Medicine
- Chief of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology
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Ben Taub Hospital
Addresses
- Ben Taub Hospital (Hospital)
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1504 Taub Loop
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 873-2000
Education
- Surgical Oncology Fellowship from MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 01/2010 - Houston, Texas United States
- General Surgery Residency from Baylor College of Medicine
- 01/2008 - Houston, Texas United States
- M.D. from Tulane University School of Medicine
- 01/2003 - New Orleans, LA United States
- M.A. from Boston University School of Medicine
- 01/1997 - Boston, MA United States
- BA from Bucknell University
- 05/1995 - Lewisburg, PA
Honors & Awards
- Gene Guinn, MD Outstanding Teaching Faculty Award
- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
- Teaching Excellence Award
- Baylor College of Medicine
- The Elvin L. Shelton Award for Excellence
- St. Luke’s Hospital
- Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Academy of Master Surgeon Educators
- American College of Surgeons
- Phillip J. Wolfson Outstanding Teacher Award
- Association for Surgical Education
- Rising Star Award
- Baylor College of Medicine
- 2021 Young Alumnus Award
- Baylor College of Medicine
- STAR Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care
- Baylor College of Medicine
Professional Interests
- Solid organ tumors
- Surgical oncology
Professional Statement
Dr. Eric Silberfein currently bases his surgical oncology practice at Ben Taub Hospital and dedicates his time to caring for the underserved population of Houston. He is also interested in the education of residents and medical students by improving their knowledge and skills through formal curriculum. Dr. Silberfein serves as the Cancer Liaison Physician for the Commission on Cancer arm of the American College of Surgeons, and represents the Association of American Medical Colleges as a member of the Council of Faculty and Academic Societies. Dr. Silberfein’s research interests include the natural history of solid organ tumors and the multidisciplinary therapy of solid organ malignancy. Dr. Silberfein has received multiple teaching awards and honors.Websites
Selected Publications
- Weldon CB, Silberfein E, Chehardy PL, McSwain NE "ATLS training: a novel approach.." Bull Am Coll Surg. 2002 Apr;87(4):15-9. Pubmed PMID: 17387855
- Silberfein EJ, Bao R, Lopez A, Grubbs EG, Lee JE, Evans DB, Perrier ND "Reoperative parathyroidectomy: location of missed glands based on a contemporary nomenclature system.." Arch Surg. 2010 Nov;145(11):1065-8. Pubmed PMID: 21079094
- Wray CJ, Harvin JA, Silberfein EJ, Ko TC, Kao LS "Pilot prognostic model of extremely poor survival among high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma patients.." Cancer. 2012 Dec 15;118(24):6118-25. Pubmed PMID: 22648601
- Zhou W, Lin PH, Bush RL, Terramani TT, Matsuura JH, Cox M, Peden E, Guerrero M, Silberfein EJ, Dardik A, Rosenthal D, Lumsden AB "In situ reconstruction with cryopreserved arterial allografts for management of mycotic aneurysms or aortic prosthetic graft infections: a multi-institutional experience.." Tex Heart Inst J. 2006;33(1):14-8. Pubmed PMID: 16572862
- Wray CJ, Castro-Echeverry E, Silberfein EJ, Ko TC, Kao LS "A Multi-institutional Study of Pancreatic Cancer in Harris County, Texas: Race Predicts Treatment and Survival.." Ann. Surg. Oncol.. 2012 Sep;19(9):2776-81. Pubmed PMID: 22526908
- Fisher WE, Hodges SE, Silberfein EJ, Artinyan A, Ahern CH, Jo E, Brunicardi FC "Pancreatic resection without routine intraperitoneal drainage.." HPB (Oxford). 2011 Jul;13(7):503-10. Pubmed PMID: 21689234
- Silberfein EJ, Hunt KK, Broglio K, Shen J, Sahin A, Le-Petross H, Oh J, Litton J, Hwang RF, Mittendorf EA "Clinicopathologic factors associated with involved margins after breast-conserving surgery for invasive lobular carcinoma.." Clin. Breast Cancer. 2010 Feb 1;10(1):52-8. Pubmed PMID: 20133259
- Naoum JJ, Silberfein EJ, Zhou W, Sweeney JF, Albo D, Brunicardi FC, Kougias P, El Sayed HF, Lin PH "Concomitant intraoperative splenic artery embolization and laparoscopic splenectomy versus laparoscopic splenectomy: comparison of treatment outcome.." Am. J. Surg.. 2007 Jun;193(6):713-8. Pubmed PMID: 17512282
- Silberfein EJ, Zhou W, Kougias P, El Sayed HF, Huynh TT, Albo D, Berger DH, Brunicardi FC, Lin PH "Percutaneous cholecystostomy for acute cholecystitis in high-risk patients: experience of a surgeon-initiated interventional program.." Am. J. Surg.. 2007 Nov;194(5):672-7. Pubmed PMID: 17936433
- Scott BG, Silberfein EJ, Pham HQ, Feanny MA, Lassinger BK, Welsh FJ, Carrick MM "Rate of malignancies in breast abscesses and argument for ultrasound drainage.." Am. J. Surg.. 2006 Dec;192(6):869-72. Pubmed PMID: 17161110
- Gould DJ, Anne Morrison C, Liscum KR, Silberfein EJ "A lipoma of the transverse colon causing intermittent obstruction: a rare cause for surgical intervention.." Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 2011 Jul;7(7):487-90. Pubmed PMID: 22298985
- Silberfein EJ, Lin PH, Bush RL, Zhou W, Lumsden AB "Aortic endograft infection due to Pasteurella multocida following a rabbit bite.." J. Vasc. Surg.. 2006 Feb;43(2):393-5. Pubmed PMID: 16476621
- Gould DJ, Salmans JA, Lassinger BK, Contreras A, Gutierrez C, Bonefas E, Liscum KR, Silberfein EJ "Factors associated with phyllodes tumor of the breast after core needle biopsy identifies fibroepithelial neoplasm.." J. Surg. Res.. 2012 Nov;178(1):299-303. Pubmed PMID: 22524977
- Silberfein EJ, Kattepogu KM, Hu CY, Skibber JM, Rodriguez-Bigas MA, Feig B, Das P, Krishnan S, Crane C, Kopetz S, Eng C, Chang GJ "Long-term survival and recurrence outcomes following surgery for distal rectal cancer.." Ann. Surg. Oncol.. 2010 Nov;17(11):2863-9. Pubmed PMID: 20552409
- Balentine CJ, Enriquez J, Cruz G, Hodges S, Bansal V, Jo E, Ahern C, Sansgiry S, Petersen N, Silberfein E, Brunicardi FC, Berger DH, Fisher W "Obesity does not increase complications following pancreatic surgery.." J. Surg. Res.. 2011 Oct;170(2):220-5. Pubmed PMID: 21514600
- Orcutt ST, Artinyan A, Li LT, Silberfein EJ, Berger DH, Albo D, Anaya DA "Postoperative mortality and need for transitional care following liver resection for metastatic disease in elderly patients: a population-level analysis of 4026 patients.." HPB (Oxford). 2012 Dec;14(12):863-70. Pubmed PMID: 23134189
- Castro-Echeverry E, Kao LS, Robinson EK, Silberfein EJ, Ko TC, Wray CJ "Relationship between documentation status and survival for medically underserved Hispanic breast cancer patients.." J. Surg. Res.. 2013 Apr;180(2):284-9. Pubmed PMID: 22632937
- Fisher WE, Hodges SE, Cruz G, Artinyan A, Silberfein EJ, Ahern CH, Jo E, Brunicardi FC "Routine nasogastric suction may be unnecessary after a pancreatic resection.." HPB (Oxford). 2011 Nov;13(11):792-6. Pubmed PMID: 21999592
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons
- Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- Association for Academic Surgery
- Houston Surgical Society
- Southwest Oncology Group
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
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