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Dr. Jacob Silverstone

Podiatry
North Miami, FL
15 years experience male

Locations

Restorative Foot & Ankle Center

North Miami, FL

Address

12550 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 304, North Miami, FL, US
Directions

My office hours

Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Fax

(305) 763-8769

Insurances accepted

Aetna

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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.

Specialties
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Podiatry

Languages spoken

English, Hebrew

Doctor Q&A

17 Answers
2 Agrees
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
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:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
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:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
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:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
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:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
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:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
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:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
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 Silverstone
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:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
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 Silverstone
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:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
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:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
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 Silverstone
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:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
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 Silverstone
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:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
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:
Dr. Jacob Silverstone
Podiatry 15 years experience
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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Testimonials
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Silverstone is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
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

Awards

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