Dr. Silverman,

I came to see you about a sore ankle after being referred by Dr. Scott Benson of Apple Valley Medical Center. Your diagnosis of a pinched nerve in my back was right on.  You suggested I see a physical therapist. After much delay I went to see Dr. G.N. in Apple Valley.  He made some adjustments and set up a back strengthening exercise program which I have continued to use. I actually feel better than I’ve felt in years.  THANK YOU!

J.M.

"Dr. Silverman is not only a very talented surgeon but a very patient doctor. He has repaired my daughter several times & is a wonderful, caring person. Thank you so very much, sir!"

C.G.

"I have been completely impressed by the treatment and care I have received by Dr. Silverman and his staff. The call backs have been in a timely manner and treated with a personal touch. Dr. Silverman speaks to you in a tone with respect and concern. He listens completely uninterrupted to all your concerns and totally validates and eases any discomforts you have.

His staff in the Edina and Burnsville location are wonderful. Especially the woman who works at the Edina location who puts on the casts. I owe her a million thank you's. She went beyond the call of duty and came in before hours on a Friday to redo my cast! You just never hear about those personal touches anymore. They all seem to be a great working team. I feel very lucky to have been referred to them. Dr. Silverman and his team so far have been a plus in my health care. I had multi surgery on one foot at one time. Still in the new recovery process but so far so good. ~:O) I am confidant that my recovery will continue to go smooth and that all my concerns in the future will be taken care of. The one thing that I truly appreciate is that Dr. Lance Silverman is a doctor that makes himself obtainable to the people he provides care to. You have to respect a man like that!"

M.

"I was referred to see Dr. Silverman by another physician and I am so thankful for being referred to him. I have had a lot of work done on my ankle and I am not a very compliant patient. Dr. Silverman has put up with so much and he has not written me off as his patient. He does great work."

"Excellent outcome on my foot surgery. Glad to have been referred to him for my surgery."

Dr. Silverman,
I wanted to thank you for having such great bedside manners! You treated [our son] like an individual and not just "another" patient for you. We appreciate not only your professional skills but your genuine nature and character. You are an awesome person! Thank you!

M. & A. M.

Dr. Silverman,
As each day goes by, I need to thank you. My foot and toe are getting better each day. I sit on the chair and just wiggle my toes, something that I could not do for over ten years! At one time I think I cried. I did not have any pain, but I iced and elevated my leg for over ten days. I never thought those words really worked. I now say them to everyone that comes through the ER.

I'm able to run down to the cath lab with the patients now and able to walk afterwards. I can work out and walk for more than 5 miles now, before it was about 5 feet! I tell people to visit you every day and what miracles you can work.

Thank you so much,
S.W.

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Dr. Silverman,
This is B.W., your ankle fusion success story. Surgery was April 10 this year and I've been walking 3 miles a day for three months and at the summer's end I was wading freestone streams fishing in WI trying my best to hurt it but it wouldn't be hurt. I wear $100 new Balance shoes from Schuler's and regular shoes otherwise.

I'm a lucky man to have met you. I was basically done, a cripple. This is Thanksgiving and I thank you and hope all's well. Please refer any dubious-about-fusion patients to me.

All gratitude for your skill and gifts,
B.W.

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Dr. Silverman,
You have done so much for me these past couple of years. I understand that this is your "job", to cut people open, fix them up (do your magic), sew them back up. ;) That about sums it up, right? ;) Anyways, the point is....you're amazing at what you do. I think that both you and I had the same thought after my initial injury; that I had a very slim chance of playing competitive volleyball again. That's one of the hardest things I ever had to hear.

Before that injury, I took the sport for granted. Played for so many years, hours upon hours of training, and for it all to come to an end so abruptly was hard to swallow. I learned a lot from that injury, and the effort needed to come back as an athlete. I've even used that instance in several of my job interviews; to be faced at a dead-end, brick wall, and to break through that with a passion for myself and the sport that I never knew I had.

I came back my senior season with my heart and respect for the sport. Every moment of practice, conditioning, and competition was special to me now. I promised myself that I'd never take it for granted again. You really don't know what you have until it's gone. Why do we have to realize that when it's too late?

Ok, enough of the sappy stuff. I'm trying to find the right words to thank you, but nothing sounds right. No words compare to the feeling I have in my heart for you and the work you have done for me. Thank you for everything Dr. Silverman.

S.D.

Dear Dr. Silverman,
Last fall you operated on our son to repair injuries to his left ankle sustained in football. We very much appreciated your direction, caring, concern and skill in helping all of us deal with the ramifications of such an injury. For a person such as our son, who has always been able to rely on his athletic abilities, such an injury could have been devastating and actually life-changing. Athletics have taught him discipline, leadership, a work-ethic and have given him confidence and a lot of joy. That's a lot to risk at his age. Instead, our son's injury, surgery and recovery process turned into many more positives for him than negatives. He learned even more about discipline, hard-work, dealing with pain, persevering, and what was important in his life. Through all of this process, you were the source of information, direction, support, humor, and above all skill! We owe you much thanks and gratitude. I don't know if you realize what a big part of our lives you became. Thank you so much!!

We thought you would appreciate learning about some of the results of your work. He had a great year, his stats were excellent, the ankle held up well, his team took Conference (with more than a little help from our son's bat), he was voted All-Conference, and his teammates and Coach picked him as Captain for next year. I believe his injury helped him to be more of a competitor and leader. Thanks again!!

Gratefully,
The B Family

Ankle ligament reconstruction surgery on both out and inner ankle on June 22, 2010. I had great service. Dr. Silverman was very approachable, funny, and he helped my husband and I know that this surgery was necessary. The results were highly satisfactory. So much so that I plan to get my right ankle fixed next year. (I have extremely unstable ankles, resulting in many sprains and breaks.)...
T.P.

I sprained my ankle for the umpteenth time Oct 2009. I went to ER and got little help, except to be told it was not broken. Then, I decided to make an appt with our local ortho doctor and he said I needed surgery, but was very hurried and didn't explain things to me. I went to PT and it wasn't helping much. The PT confidentially "slipped" me Dr. Silverman's name and said to go there for another opinion because she had seen great work from him. I went in Dec 2009 and he did many x-rays and other tests and told me what the problem was and that I needed surgery. He followed up by giving me written handouts. He sent me notes from our appt. He also has a VERY helpful website. I went back in March with my husband because I was still insecure. Dr. Silverman was patient and my husband felt reassured as well. I am a teacher so I waited to have the surgery until school was out. My husband was with me prior to the surgery and even in the surgery room while I was getting my leg numbed (I was pretty well out of it.) My husband was very impressed with his manner before surgery and upon completion. I don't remember talking with the doctor after surgery, but my husband said he came in 3 times and talked with both of us. Later, when I was at home, he himself called our home and gave us additional support and reminders. He gave me great written instructions, excellent pain management, and even arranged for me to have handicapped parking for 3 months and I didn't request it...

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Dearest Dr. Silverman,
I hope you are doing well. I have appreciated your kindness and knowledge in regards to my injury and the efforts you and your kind staff have made to bring me to a full recovery. When I was out last to see all of you I had told you I would write a little something about the "boot" and its affects it has made in my recovery, sorry it has taken this long, I've been seriously busy. So perhaps you could use this in a brochure or something of the kind, It sounds a little corny and a little cute, But even so, I think you could appreciate it to some degree.

" AIRCAST had cast away my fears about getting around and on with my life after my injury. Thanks AIRCAST!" -L.C.

You have yourself a wonderful day Dr. Silverman! Thank YOU.

Dear Dr. Silverman,
Yay!  Well, finally, I am on the last road to better days! My daughter is so excited as well. We have had such a year. I am so thankful you became my doctor through all this and Dawn has been such a dear listening to me rattle on. I don’t get out much or have any family.  You all have been a solid strong hold in my life more than you know. But nothing is without purpose. I have learned much and have become a stronger, better, and more humble person in the last year.

You guys are the best! Thank you.
Sincerely,
P. M.

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Dear Dr. Silverman,
I never got a chance to say that my surgery and after (now that I'm out of the cast and have full movement back) has gone smoothly! I know the ankle is healed, but it has been overshadowed by the fact that the neuroma is gone! Once my "old lady" ankle look goes away, I will be able to wear a shoe nonstop instead of constantly taking it on and off for relief (that really cuts into your running times when you have to do that).

I recommend you highly and will continue to. Thanks!

L.B.

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Tomorrow (July 20th) will be one year since I had a joint replaced on my toe. I just want to give Dr. Silverman an update. For the most part, I have very little or no pain and what I have is tolerable and is normally under the toe. Slight pain on the top of the foot if I tie my shoe too tight (and sometimes is a bit stiff on some mornings until I start walking around). I have no problem on longer distance walks or cross country skiing (over 5 miles). I finally found good supported shoes and sandals which my orthotics can fit into. By far, there is no pain when I cross country ski as my boots are built like downhill boots - very stiff. Occasionally the lower part of the toe swells a bit (not as narrow as the toe on the other foot, but I guess I should put my feet up more often). I'm very happy I had it done and am very satisfied. Whenever someone complains about foot pain, I give them your phone number. If they are smart they will call. I'm glad I did it last year as this year my employer changed insurance coverage and require us to stay in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. VERY RARELY do they let one go out of State which is not good for us at all! So just want to let you know I have resumed all my activities with little or no pain. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
M.T.
Houghton, MI

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Dr. Silverman
I was just checking out your website & saw "testimonials" & thought I should add one! I came to you as a second opinion after disagreeing with the 1st Dr's diagnosis--as soon as I met you I knew that I was going to get straight answers, even though I may not have wanted to hear some of them, I respect your honesty & things turned out for the good. I would (and have) recommend my family & friends to you. Thank you for the wonderful work you do! Who know's where I would be at had I not come to you for another opinion... You are the best!
R.K.

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Dr. Silverman:
As a nurse and a patient, I can attest to your excellent surgical skills as well as pre and post op care I received. I'm at 9 weeks post op and I find myself forgetting I even had the surgery! I'm back to my health club and pre-surgery workout, absolutely no problems. Thanks a million, I am so grateful the emergency room recommended I see you for my fracture!
K.A.

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