Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Silver and his team for being compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and attentive, noting clear explanations, thorough answers, and time spent putting concerns at ease. Many commenters highlight strong teamwork among receptionists, nurses, midwives, and ultrasound techs, and specifically commend staff members for supportive care during high‑risk pregnancies and postpartum visits. A few reviews note isolated instances of feeling rushed or not fully heard—particularly around certain postpartum or delivery discussions—or desiring more proactive updates for low‑risk pregnancies, but overall feedback is very positive.
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Population Health Sciences
-Adjunct Professor Obstetrics & Gynecology -Professor |
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| Academic Divisions |
Maternal Fetal Medicine
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Education history
| Undergraduate | University of Pennsylvania | B.A. |
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| Professional Medical | Medicine - Medical College of Pennsylvania | M.D. |
| Internship | OB/GYN - University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center | Intern |
| Residency | OB/GYN - University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center | Resident |
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine | Fellow |
News & Podcasts
News
- Robert M Silver, MD, to Head Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- University of Utah Health to Host International Stillbirth Alliance (ISA) Conference
- Increased Risk for Stillbirth Passed Down Through Fathers, Male Relatives
- Cannabis Exposure Linked to 1.3 Times Higher Risk of Unhealthy Pregnancy Outcomes
- Utah Pregnancy After Loss Program Builds Support Network for Families with Help of Former Patients
- Pregnancy After Loss Program Provides Hope After Stillbirth: Emily’s Story
- A Family’s Journey: Pregnancy Loss and Embracing a New Beginning with Compassionate Care
- Pregnancy After Loss Program Helps Family Welcome Miracle Baby After 11 Pregnancies, 9 Losses
Incredibly knowledgeable but equally as empathetic and respectful of what his patients are going through. Seeing his team has changing my whole experience as someone with reoccurring losses. The anxiety I faced going into doctor appointments has significantly decreased since being with his team.
Dr. Silver is the most competent, humble, and compassionate person I've ever met. I cannot imagine a more perfect doctor. There isn't a single thing I could improve from our experience with him. We are seeing him for my current and all future pregnancies. They should study him in med school, and doctors who get bad marks on bedside manner should train with him to learn how it's done. He is making "impossible" things possible for us. We will be forever grateful for him and his team!! Btw, I've never had a doctor come into a first appointment without needing to look over his notes and figure out what's going on. Even at our first appt. ever, he didn't even glance down at his notes - no clicking around on the computer, no asking for info I've already given 5 times. He drew a diagram of my prior surgery from memory. He told me things about my case that my prior doctors hadn't even told me. Spent 40 minutes just calmly answering questions and teaching. Silver is from a different planet IMO
Dr. Silver is a gentle soul. He's smart and knows his stuff-but he can tell when it's time to be gentle and do things the patient needs for their own needs.
Dr. Silver was absolutely wonderful to meet with after losing our son a month prior. He was compassionate, reassuring, and humble. It was easy to tell that he really cares about helping us get the best care possible in the future. I couldn't recommend him more for pregnancy after loss.
Dr Silver was so kind and sympathetic of my situation. I am so grateful for his thoroughness and care.
I had the privilege of being cared for by Dr. Silver at the University of Utah Hospital, and I can confidently say he is most compassionate and knowledgeable physician. His calm presence and clear explanations helped me feel safe, informed, and supported throughout my experience. I'm truly grateful for the exceptional care I received and would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Silver to anyone, especially those facing high-risk pregnancies. A heartfelt thank you as well to the entire U.S. Department team, including all the staff, medical assistants, nurses, and students, for their kindness and dedication.
He took the time to listen to my questions and answered them in a way that was very clear. As a patient, I felt heard and that he cared
Dr. Silver was very kind and knowledgeable; I learned a lot during the visit and walked away feeling more at ease and hopeful about the future.
Great beside manner. We have had a lot of stuff and he evaluated and made us feel validated in our concerns
Very kind and patient. But pushed for what he thought was best, after he saw that I wouldn't change my mind about how I wanted to handle things, he eventually relented and we ended on a better note.
Dr. Silver is wonderful. He gave me enough time and explained all the important details to me. He is a great doctor.
Dr. Silver is a really great clinician. He was very knowledgeable and thorough and explained things in a clear and concise manner. He was a great listener and helped me create a collaborative plan moving forward. I am very grateful to have the chance to have Dr. Silver as my provider.
I can't imagine going through pregnancy being supported by any other doctor. He is so supportive, caring, and calming. I tell everyone how amazing he is!
After several ER visits and dealing with other MFM specialists and OBGYNs, I am so pleased to have found Dr. Silver! His expertise and bedside manner was unmatched as he shared updates on my and my baby's health. He took such care and time to clarify, explain and put things into context to ease my mind that progress was happening and there was reason for continued optimism. I appreciate the ways he supported both my physical and mental health, solidifying my decision that I had found the right practitioner for me. After so many medical complications that were exacerbated by poor care and misdiagnosis, I am grateful that such a doctor exists.
Dr. Silver is extremely knowledgeable and honest. He doesn't fail to tell you if there is a risk or concern but also eases your emotions about any concerns. Dr. Silver ensures you understand him without insulting your intelligence. Dr. Silver genuinely cares about his patients and not only wants to care for them from a medical standpoint but also wants his patients to be involved in decisions for their care.
Dr Silver was so patient and informative I left feeling so postive for my future
Extremely patient, thorough, kind, and caring.
Dr. Silver took the time to review my chart and address all of my questions, concerns, and nuanced situation. He was clear and direct but very caring. He clearly outlined what areas of concern he would have about my health during pregnancy, and he provided very relevant information. He reassured me, and I knew that I would receive the absolute best quality of care with his team.
Dr. Silver didn't feel rushed during my appointment. I had a lot of questions and he answered them all. He also followed up on a question he didn't know the very next day. He also gave me an insight on delivery that I didn't know before and was so respectful about what I desire. He wants me to lead out on what I want during my delivery. Such a refreshing experience!
Dr. Silver was very genuine and knowledgeable. I feel privileged to have him on my care team. He had reviewed my case and took extra care and time going through potential causes and treatment options- involving me in every step of the way. He followed up with me on results very promptly. His staff was professional. Great experience.
I love Dr. Silver. He is always very polite and takes time to understand our problem.
Dr. Silver listened to our concerns and answered all the questions we had. He also went above and beyond to provide us additional information that would be helpful for us. We did not feel rushed at all and felt very comfortable being in the room as well as felt that Dr. Silver actually cared.
Dr. Silver was not only friendly, but he answered all the questions we had including some we didn't realize. He was thoughtful, thorough and I very much appreciated his kindness!
He is an amazing doctor and human. He has always given me accurate advice but also has recognized some of the difficulties Ive gone through and made room for allowing me to make decisions based on my experiences. I suffer from debilitating hyperemisis and have always been under treated. Dr. Silver never questioned what I needed and made access to things I needed to stay healthy easy with no questions. I will never be able to thank him enough. My pregnancy has still been almost unbearable but to not have had to fight for care for myself and my unborn child the entire way has made such a huge difference that I will forever be grateful for.
He is one of the best best doctors Ive had and Ive dealt with many over the years at cedar Sinai, Mayo, UCSF, Stanford and several other high profile institutions. His research makes him an expert in his domain and he has great manners and always makes me feel heard and well taken care of. A huge asset for university of Utah in my opinion.
He is so far my favorite doctor. Love how much he cares for his patience and listen to our needs. He has been taking care of my daughter with delicate care and compassion. He has been good with my ptsd. Thank you Dr. Silver. :)))
Doctor Robert Silver Is the most professional, experienced, and caring provider I had in my life. I'm grateful for the time he took to make me comfortable telling him all the information he needed. He answered my question without rushing and treated me like an individual with needs. I'm transferring care from another hospital which was the opposite. I recommend 100% if you have a high-risk pregnancy to transfer your care to Doctor Silver, which will change your life and give you peace.
I love Dr. Silver so much. He is the (almost) perfect balance of natural and medicine and he answers the questions and doesn't leave until I'm done asking questions. Love it, he's awesome.
He is funny!
Seems to be in a rush, especially because I'm a boring pregnancy, but very caring and takes time to listen to me and work with my desires for birth. He's quirky, but blows me away with his composure, flexibility, and demeanor. I've never met a birth professional like him, and believe me, I've talked with a lot of birth professionals. I'm hoping my delivery is as boring and textbook perfect as my pregnancy this time! I trust that UofU will make it happen
Really appreciate Dr Silver. We came to him for our halfway ultrasound for our baby, and we were able to ask him questions on if he believes we are still on track for trying for an out-of-hospital birth. He heard our questions, and gave a positive response. We are grateful for his balanced perspective.The ultrasound tech was also amazing! She walked us through the anatomy scan and talked us through what she was looking at with our baby. It really made it personal. I loved it!
My nurses, the ultrasound tech, and the Doctor were so fantastic!
Dr. Silver was wonderful! He used evidence backed studies to back everything he mentioned to me and help me to realize that Google doesn't know everything. He gave me hope at a time when hope is sometimes hard to find. I appreciate the time he spent with me, his thorough explanations and willingness to answer any questions I had. Thank you, Dr. Silver!
Dr Silver and his staff are AMAZING
Dr. Silver is amazing! He takes time with me to answer all of my questions and listens to my concerns.
I can't thank Dr Silver enough. He recognized several of my needs without me even telling him. He has shown so much support and concern. This has greatly reduced many of my fears and worries.
He was very helpful
Dr. Silver is fantastic. I had some concerns at my most recent visit, and Dr. Silver took the time to address my worries and did some tests that help put my mind at ease. He was very patient with me even though he had a very busy day in clinic.
Dr. Silver was very informative and supportive regarding the issues surrounding my pregnancy. I highly recommend him to anyone needing OBGYN needs. Thank you!
Very attentive to my concerns and reassuring.
Dr Silver was wonderful. He helped me feel at ease with my concerns. I would 100% recommend him to anyone who asked!
Dr. Silver was very patient and kind with my husband and I. He took the time to answer all of our questions and gave thorough explanations of treatment options. He is very knowledgeable, and I would definitely recommend him to others.
dr. silver was disappointing and seemed callous. he wasn't listening to anything I was concerned about and could not answer any of my questions. I left with more questions than answers and feeling ignored and let down. it was a terrible experience. I felt unheard and not treated. it was very frustrating.
Dr. Silver listens to and answers to all questions and concerns I have. I feel that he cares a great deal.
(During my virtual visit) I felt Dr. silver seemed a little distant. maybe because it was a virtual visit. he answered my questions but didn't "offer" any additional medical advice. he just answered my questions. that was good but as a first time mom who's whole birth plan was around an out of hospital birth experience, didn't even know what to ask. I was hoping Dr. Silver would kinda walk me through the whole process.
Dr Silver is honest, patient and gives you as many options as possible. He allows you to be part of your own treatment
I wasn't informed when I arrived that I would not be seeing Dr. Silver as scheduled. It was a shock to meet a new provider who knows nothing of my condition or situation during the end of my high risk pregnancy. I would prefer to be informed when I arrive if Dr. Silver is not available to meet with me or answer my concerns regarding my c-section and the decisions to deliver my baby early.
Dr Silver and his Nurse Practioner were great in explaining options of care. My questions are always answered and they made me feel at ease about my care.