Dr. Jacob Silverstone
Podiatry
North Miami, FL
15 years experience male
Locations
Restorative Foot & Ankle Center
North Miami, FL
My office hours
Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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About
Bio
Jacob M Silverstone, D.P.M
is a forefoot, rear-foot and ankle reconstruction surgeon who has
accomplished outstanding training under some of the northeast’s top foot and
ankle surgeons. Dr. Silverstone completed an extensive 3 years surgical
residency and has gained exposure and experience to sports medicine, trauma,
elective surgery and reconstructive surgery.
Born in Mexico, Dr Silverstone’s family emigrated to New
York. Dr. Silverstone received his Bachelor of Arts from Hunter College in New
York City in 2004 and continued his education in podiatric medicine at The New
York College of Podiatric Medicine where he graduated amongst the top of his
class. Dr Silverstone then completed his surgical residency at North Shore-LIJ
Health System in Long Island, NY under the auspices of some of the top
podiatric and orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons. Additionally, as a resident,
Dr. Silverstone worked alongside Fordham University’s team podiatric physician treating
its athletes.
Dr. Silverstone has achieved multiple honors and awards
while at podiatric medical school and has scored amongst the highest in the
nation in his board qualification exam. He is fluent in both English and
Spanish and is proficient in Hebrew.
Dr. Silverstone has a special interest in sports medicine,
pain management, rehabilitation and functional reconstructive surgery, and
continues his passion in pursuit for integrative medicine for the active
patient.
Dr. Silverstone
currently lives in Miami Beach with his wife and four children.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Podiatry
Languages spoken
English, Hebrew
Doctor Q&A
17 Answers
2 Agrees
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A 27-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jacob Silverstoneanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Standard of care: X-rays are part of a comprehensive examination and have become standard of care when evaluated flat feet, especially flat feet with pain.
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A 21-year-old male asked:

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Podiatry 15 years experience
Clarification Needed: Are all these symptoms occurring immediately after or at the end of a vigorous run? If so this could be exercise induced 'compartment syndrome' . Try ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Podiatry 15 years experience
Hyperhydrosis: Natural material such as cork and leather shoes along with cotton socks usually allow enough wickering of natural excretions, not enough? ; try the fo... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Podiatry 15 years experience
No way to know: If insured, your in the right window for a bone stim, i advise you make an attempt to get one. It may never collapse , dead bone can be rock hard- sti... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:

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Podiatry 15 years experience
Recent injury?: With out recent history of trauma (ankle twist) and know history of multiple prior ankle injuries, you may be referring to something known as a 'joi... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:

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Podiatry 15 years experience
Equinus: It sounds like you may have a tight achilles' tendon and low arched foot. Anterior shin splints can be directly related to both of these conditions. Y... Read More
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A member asked:

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Podiatry 15 years experience
High risk: If you genuinely believe there is a loss of circulation to any part of your body, you must seek immediate medical attention. A vascular surgeon or int... Read More
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A 67-year-old male asked:

Dr. Jacob Silverstoneanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Yes (kinda): If your concern is pain, many of the over the counter products help. However, they do not correct the diformity- it would be the equivalent of using c... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Podiatry 15 years experience
Sprain/ Strain: Injuries such as sprains, strains or even fractures can occur following trauma without an audible or palpable "pop".
Persistent pain after an ankle... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:

Dr. Jacob Silverstoneanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
It is possible: If this is true plantar fasciitis and you find it rather difficult to bear weight on your heel you may be subjugating extra stresses to the musculatur... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Podiatry 15 years experience
Many Possibilities: Discoloration on your nail can be anything from fungus, to melanoma, to blood under the nail or just a mole. Some considerations to help determine wha... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:

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Podiatry 15 years experience
Arthritis or bunion: It sounds like you are having localized arthritis to your first mtpj (big toe) joint, possibly an arthritic bunion. There are various treatment option... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jacob Silverstoneanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
Huh?: What was malaligned that needed re-alignment? Is the difficulty in walking secondary to pain?
Physical rehabilitation often takes time and efforts b... Read More
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A male asked:

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Podiatry 15 years experience
Purple crayons: Go over in detail foods possibly consumed with purple coloring , as emesis usually reflect recent food/product consumption. Additional ensure you are... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jacob Silverstoneanswered
Podiatry 15 years experience
There is no magic #: I suggest you walk as often as possible- away from fatty foods and those high in starches and carbohydrates.
To get a 'flat stomach' you have to inv... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Podiatry 15 years experience
Upper Body: Try bench exercises and upper body workouts. If you are out of the cast and bones are healed you can try swimming, being careful not to push off if yo... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:

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Possibly: Decreased range of motion can be contributed to either soft tissue obstruction/contracture or bony obstruction. A generalized rule is reduced range ... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Silverstone is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Silverstone is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Thanks, have descent fx now, but if doesn't improve may re-image!
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Thanks for the advice. Will try to put it into practice.
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY
Graduated 2008MD
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