Daniel L. Silbergeld, MD

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Daniel L. Silbergeld, MD
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Daniel L. Silbergeld, MD

  • Physician, Fred Hutch
  • Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine

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“Cancer therapy needs to prioritize the patient. I appreciate working with each person to formulate the best plan for them — something that fits their life.”

— Dr. Silbergeld

What brought you to oncology?

My mother had breast cancer. This gave me firsthand experience with how cancer impacts not only the patient, but their entire family. I see patients who have brain tumors, and I feel my role is to inform them and their families of the risks and assess their goals and options. 

What do you hope it’s like for a patient to work with you?

I am a good listener and will prioritize each patient’s interests and desires.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Neurosurgery, brain tumors

I am a a board certified neurosurgeon who sees patients at Fred Hutch at UW Medical Center - Montlake. 

I am a senior neurosurgeon with more than 30 years of experience as a neurosurgical oncologist and more than 20 years of experience with gamma knife radiosurgery. My laboratory research has focused on brain tumor invasion and motility, and I have been involved in many clinical studies. 

Diseases Treated

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Duke University School of Medicine

Medical Degree
Cincinnati College of Medicine

Residency
University of Washington School of Medicine

Fellowship
University of Washington School of Medicine, Neuro-Oncology

Board Certification
Neurological Surgery, 1995, American Board of Neurological Surgery

Awards

Seattle Met's 2023 Top Doctors Award
Dr. Silbergeld has received this peer-nominated award for exceptional patient care for multiple years.

Seattle Magazine's 2021 Top Doctors Award
Dr. Silbergeld has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Seattle magazine's annual survey multiple years in a row.

Clinical Trials

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Publications

Many of our Fred Hutch physicians conduct ongoing research to improve standards of patient care. Their work is evaluated by other physicians and selected for publication to the United States National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library in the world. See scientific papers this Fred Hutch physician has written.

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