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Evan Silverstein, MD
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Pediatric Neurofibromatosis
Department
Ophthalmology
Locations
1000 East Broad Street
Richmond,
VA
23219
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10528 Spotsylvania Avenue
Fredericksburg,
VA
22408
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Education
Education
BS in Biology and Biomedical Science: University of Pennsylvania (magna cum laude)
Medical School
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Residency
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center (Eye Center)
Biography
Dr. Silverstein had eye muscle surgery when he was 5-years-old and his experiences with pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Marshall Parks, inspired him to become a pediatric ophthalmologist. Dr. Silverstein is a Virginia Native and a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. He is a member of the Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Silverstein is a co-founding member of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Emergency Response Team, a student-run emergency first response team staffed by trained EMTs.
In 2017, Dr. Silverstein developed 9 Gaze, an easy, quick, and efficient way to document eye motility and strabismus in the 9 cardinal positions of gaze. The app is intended for use by ophthalmologists. Download it here. *This application is not endorsed by VCU Health System
Dr. Silverstein was recognized as a Top Doc in Richmond magazine in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. He was honored in OurHealth Richmond magazine's Best Bedside Manner issue in 2018 and 2019 and named a Top Doctor in Virginia Business in 2024.
Clinical Interests
All aspects of pediatric eye care ;Congenital ptosis (droopy eye lids);Nasolacrimal duct obstructions;Pediatric and adult strabismus (eye misalignment);Pediatric cataracts;Pediatric glaucoma;Teaching medical students and residents
