Paul Silverstein, M.D.

A native of Boston, Paul Silverstein, M.D., earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude. After completing medical school at another Ivy League institution, the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Silverstein returned to Boston where he completed a general surgery residency at the Boston City Hospital.

From 1969 to 1972, Dr. Silverstein served as a Major in the U.S. Army Medical Corp at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, where he treated soldiers who had been injured in the Vietnam War. In 1972, he received a Meritorious Service Medal, an award given to honor distinguished service and achievement in a non-combat setting.

Following his military service, Dr. Silverstein decided to pursue a career in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He completed a residency in plastic surgery at the prestigious Emory University in Atlanta and has been building a reputation as a premiere plastic and reconstructive surgeon ever since. Dr. Silverstein moved to Oklahoma City and began to establish one of the leading plastic surgery practices in the state. Now, with over 34 years of experience, he has successfully helped thousands of patients enhance their image and self-confidence with rejuvenating procedures such as facelift, tummy tuck, laser skin resurfacing, and more.

Our plastic surgeon is committed to giving back to the Oklahoma City community. In 1975, shortly after his arrival in Oklahoma City, he founded the burn center at the Integris Baptist Medical Center that now bears his name. The Paul Silverstein Burn Center was the first of its kind in Oklahoma City, and its physicians, nurses, and staff have a history of providing compassionate, comprehensive care. Dr. Silverstein knew he wanted to offer advanced treatment to burn victims after treating soldiers who sustained these painful injuries in the Vietnam War. Now, over 15,000 patients from a six-state area have received treatment at the center, recognized for its standards of excellence.

Since 1979, Dr. Silverstein has served as a clinical professor of plastic surgery for the University of Oklahoma. He participates in many continuing education programs and is also a published author, having contributed in over 50 professional journals. To learn more about our plastic surgeon, and the results he has achieved for patients from Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and beyond, please contact the practice of Paul Silverstein, M.D., today.

Education

Harvard College, B.A. 1960
Magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, M.D., 1964

Post Doctoral Training

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research 1969-1972

Licensure and Board Certification

Oklahoma State License #10223
American Board of Surgery, 1970
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1976

Academic & Administrative Appointments

Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Chairman Plastic Surgery, Integris Baptist Medical Center

Hospital Appointments

Integris Baptist Medical Center of Oklahoma City
Mercy Health Center, Oklahoma City

Memberships, Offices and Committee Appointments

American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgery
American Burn Association, 2nd Vice President
International Society for Burn Injuries, Archivist
Past Chairman of Plastic Surgery, Integris Baptist Medical Center
Past Chairman of Plastic Surgery, Mercy Health Center

Other Professional Positions & Major Appointments

Medical Director of the Paul Silverstein Burn Center at Integris Baptist Medical Center

Awards and Honors

U.S. Army Meritorious Service Medal, 1972
Oklahoma City Phi Beta Kappa of the Year, 2000
American Burn Association, 2003 Harvey Stuart Allen Award

Editorial Boards

Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation

Research Interests

Wound Healing
Artificial Skin Substitutes

Family and Personal Information

Paul Silverstein, M.D., is a proud husband and father of four grown children. His wife and two sons are ophthalmologists; one daughter is a critical care veterinarian at the University of Pennsylvania, and his other daughter is a wine broker in Ukiah, California. Dr. Silverstein places a high importance on family values and relationships. That philosophy is reflected in his practice, as he and his staff have cultivated a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where patients can feel at ease and trust that their needs will be taken care of.

In his free time, Dr. Silverstein enjoys water sports with his family, including sailing, waterskiing, and scuba diving.