Mauricio Silva

Dr. Mauricio Silva is a Clinical Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine. He concurrently serves as Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Institute for Children. Board-certified in orthopedic surgery, he specializes in pediatric orthopedics with clinical expertise in trauma management, clubfoot deformities, hemophilia-related musculoskeletal complications, and physician informatics.

His medical education includes:

• MD from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (1993)
• Residency in Orthopaedics & Trauma at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (1999)
• Fellowship at Orthopaedic Institute for Children (2005)
• Board Certification by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2014)

Dr. Silva's research program focuses on pediatric orthopedic trauma outcomes, musculoskeletal complications of hemophilia, and innovative treatment approaches. His investigations span fracture management protocols, telehealth applications in orthopedics, and surgical technique evaluation. Recent work emphasizes evidence-based guideline development and optimization of clinical workflows.

His publications (2017-2020) demonstrate consistent focus on pediatric fracture management innovations, particularly elbow and humerus injuries. Research methodologies include randomized controlled trials, outcome studies, and diagnostic challenge analyses. Key themes include telehealth applications, casting techniques, fracture classification systems, and surgical decision-making frameworks.

Dr. Silva has received repeated professional recognition:

• Super Doctors Southern California (2022, 2024, 2025)

He maintains clinical privileges at multiple UCLA-affiliated institutions including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.