Lori E Silver, MD

My OB utilizes Dr. Silver’s office for diagnostic scans (Nt, Anatomy) and high risk follow-​up care. I see her more often now as I’ve been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes.
At my GD intake appointment I had an updated scan done to compare baby’s measurements to my anatomy scan (since uncontrolled GD can affect a baby’s size). At that time she noted that my cervix was prematurely thinning out so I was monitored for contactions and put on a restricted activity plan to prevent further effacement. Several days into what amounted to a modified bedrest regimen I started contracting, had persistent menstrual-​like cramps, and lower back pain so headed up to the hospital as it was overnight and I am only 27w pregnant. The hospital blew me off, my regular OB (whom the hospital consulted with, even though I specified repeatedly that my MFM was following this aspect of my case) blew me off. I called Dr. Silver in the morning, who shuffled appointments to get me in and rechecked. Sure enough, those symptoms had affected me and my cervix was even thinner. Further testing and activity restrictions have ensued to make sure this baby stays in for as long as we can manage, which will hopefully be full term.
She has a phenomenal bedside manner and even my six year old (who came to my anatomy scan) adores her, and she seems to be the only one taking my case and symptoms seriously. Though I haven’t yet delivered (and hopefully will not anytime soon), I couldn’t help but come write a review.
Highly highly recommend.

I think there may be something a little askew with the people who wrote the negative comments about Dr. Silver, although different people often have different opinions, I have had the BEST experience with Dr. Silver who has moved practices to Santa Monica… I FOLLOWED her there even though her office used to be 5 minutes away from my house and now I have to leave an hour early to get there.
Here’s WHY: I had a history of my water breaking early twice before the first time my son was born at 34 weeks and is healthy but the 2^nd time my water broke at 22 weeks and my daughter passed away after living an hour after in my arms (I had a different MFM who was HORRIBLE!!!) so my biggest concern when I got pregnant again and having a rare surgical procedure to help me in future pregnancies was finding a great MFM and I was referred to Dr. Silver.
She was SO compassionate about my loss, she spent extra time with me to make me feel comfortable because being pregnant was just about the scariest thing ever now, She is so supportive of the surgery I had to have an abdominal cerclage placed pre-​pregnancy and makes me feel like we are in this together and actually used that term. I feel like I can call her whenever about anything and she goes above and beyond to put me at ease and so far she has gotten me almost to term! as I am still pregnant. I would recommend her in the utmost! you really don’t find MFM’s like her and I feel just so fortunate to have found her and I will feel sad when I don’t have appointments with her anymore. If I could give her 10 stars I would, and she would deserve them.

I feel compelled to write a review because I strongly disagree with the negative reviews. Maternal Fetal Medicine is a sub-​specialty of obstetrics that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of expectant mothers and their unborn babies. Dr. Silver’s job is to thoroughly evaluate the mother and baby, which happens to include looking for abnormalities.
In my routine 19 week scan, Dr. Silver found a very serious heart defect in my baby. I am healthy and had an otherwise very healthy and comfortable pregnancy, so this was a shock. My husband and I both cried during that appointment, but she remained compassionate (and not awkward), and gave us the facts. She referred us to a cardiologist and supported our decision to get a second opinion with another cardiology team. We went on to have almost biweekly appointments between the OB, different cardiologists, and Dr. Silver, so we worked with several different doctors throughout the second half of my pregnancy. Dr. Silver was literally one of the best doctors on my entire team.
Unfortunately, my son passed away at a week old. With my next pregnancy, I contacted Dr. Silver for an OB referral and am seeing her again as my MFM specialist. I wholeheartedly trust her skill as a doctor and her professional opinions and suggestions, and I appreciate her ability to be matter of fact with bad news while remaining compassionate. Doctors are humans, too, and it’s nice to see they have emotion in sad situations. I’d give more than 5 stars if I could.

EDITED TO ADD FOR 2016– Dr. Silver moved to Santa Monica, and I followed her for my next pregnancy even though her old office was right up the street from me. She is THAT good.
I feel compelled to write a review because I strongly disagree with the negative reviews.
In my routine 19 week scan, Dr. Silver found a very serious heart defect in my baby. I am healthy and had an otherwise very healthy and comfortable pregnancy, so this was a shock. My husband and I both cried during that appointment, but she remained compassionate (and not awkward), and gave us the facts. She referred us to a cardiologist and supported our decision to get a second opinion with another cardiology team. We went on to have almost biweekly appointments between the OB, different cardiologists, and Dr. Silver, so we worked with several different doctors throughout the second half of my pregnancy. Dr. Silver was literally one of the best doctors on my entire team.
Unfortunately, my son passed away at a week old. With my next pregnancy, I contacted Dr. Silver for an OB referral and am seeing her again as my MFM specialist. I wholeheartedly trust her skill as a doctor and her professional opinions and suggestions, and I appreciate her ability to be matter of fact with bad news while remaining compassionate. Doctors are humans, too, and it’s nice to see they have emotion in sad situations. I’d give more than 5 stars if I could.

I absolutely love Dr. Silver. She has been supportive, readily available and informative during my very high-​risk, difficult pregnancy. I never have to wait more than 10 minutes and the staff is very professional. My experience with her has been 100% positive and I would recommend her highly.

This Dr is a nightmare. please find somewhere else to go… literally ANYWHERE else.
I was referred to her from my normal ob/​gyn today for a second opinion. I was showing now fetal heartbeat at 8 weeks. When I arrived at her office, obviously distraught, I was not greeted with empathy. I was given a stack of paperwork, which I was in no condition to fill out, but hey, healthcare is a business and they needed my insurance. This wasnt why I say SHE is a nightmare, although the attitude of the nursing and front office staff in certainly consistant with that of this so called Dr. Once they processed everything this woman took me into a room conducted my ultrasound and confirmed what my doctors findings were. Once she told me I began crying and she had the audacity to ask me if i was crying because I felt gulity about something. She didnt follow up with the whole speech as to how this isnt my fault. She was actually had an accusatory tone to what i believed was a question, when in reality it was a statement. What was she insinuating I wondered. She then callously told me to get dressed and go into her office. Once in her office, in a very clinical manner, she took a call. This was a call from my doctor. I was sitting there balling and shaking. She went on to describe that I was not taking it well and referred to my baby as a fetus and it didnt have a heartbeat. She the hung up the phone and reminded me not to forget my validation.
I gathered my belongings walked out to the hallway, where I was greeted by my husband that rushed there from work. I gathered my thoughts and told him I needed to let her know what she did was wrong. I walked back in her office and told her she acted inappropriate and I was disgusted with her behavior.
Anyhow, this is the most callous, insensitive, disrespectful, unprofessional person in the medical field I have ever encountered. I do not know how she has any patients. She is in the wrong field and centainly the wrong specialty. I am not expecting anyone to bend over backwards for me, but to have this person suggest that I felt guilt for anything after literally being at the Dr every single week for the last 4 weeks, taking crinone, and doing all I could is simply just a lack of common sense. She literally robbed me of my grief.
PLEASE save yourself the stress. She is such a robot with no sense humanity in her body. Do not go to her. RUN FROM HER. She is truly a monster.

Dr Silver is fantastic! I am relieved I was able to see her today. I have seen many doctors and she has the best bedside manner of any by far. It can be scary & stressful being pregnant & handling the uncertainties each pregnancy presents, but I am writing my first Unilocal review because I was so impressed and thankful for Dr Silver’s professional, kind, informative, and supportive treatment. I look forward to my next appointment with Dr Silver. I am also thankful for the wonderful staff who took extra steps to help me with administrative & insurance related matters before my appointment. Five star experience all around! (only downside: I forgot to validate my parking; two dollar mistake. Don’t forget to ask them to validate your parking :).

Dr. Silver is horrible. Just be aware that if you are referred to Dr. Naylor’s office, but do not specifically request to see Dr. Naylor, they will automatically schedule you with Dr. Silver (because nobody wants to see her).
I agree with all the negative comments posted. She does not treat you like a person– you are just a number and $$ to her. She is cold, fake, could care less about you as a patient, and has a horrible bedside manner. Stay away from her.

I’m really surprised by the negative reviews below. I’ve had an amazing experience with Dr. Silver thus far.
I was referred to Dr. Naylor by my OB, but was assigned to Dr. Silver instead. I found her to be warm, intelligent, and seemed to take the extra time to make sure everything was well with my baby. She always explained what she was doing and what certain measurements meant. I felt like I was in good hands.
So far, I’ve had two appts with her, and found her to be consistent. My husband, who is also a physician, really liked her as well. I would have no issue recommending her. Her office staff was friendly and quick.
The only reason I am not giving 5 stars, is that I havent been to another genetic testing doctor so I can’t compare to give the «good as it gets» stamp. Otherwise, she would certainly deserve it!

I went to Dr. Silver last year was referred to her by my OB to manage a blood issue while pregnant. I had the same terrible experience as Connie and Sunny. I was so stress out when I would see her because she was always looking for something wrong even though I had just been to my Ob and everything was great. I left the office in tears most days and she made my blood pressure sky rocket. I let my doctor and Torrance Memorial Hospital know about my problems with her. My OB will no longer refer patients to her. I don’t think she likes working with pregnant women and babies not sure why she is. Don’t go to her find another Doctor. I will with my next pregnancy.

I went to Dr. Silver as I was having pain and bleeding, and she discovered a mass on my ovary. She could not have been better. She was very caring and concerned, but also very clear about all the possible causes. Her thoroughness allowed me to make the best decisions I could. She referred me to an excellent surgeon and followed up with me for many many months until all was clear. I feel so lucky to have such a smart, kind and diligent doctor to call on. I highly recommend Dr. Silver.

Dr silver is not a good Dr. I saw Dr Silver recently and she was irritated, extremely impatient and rushed through my whole exam. Dr silver did not provide any information throughout my ultrasound and treated me like just a number.

I had the worst experience with dr silver. I was actually referred by my ob to this office to see dr naylor. however, unfortunately I was seen by his associate dr silver. Dr Silver introduced herself, then in a bitter tone asked why I was there (Isnt it her job to explain the process to me?)Throughout my whole ultrasound exam of my baby she hardly said a word, just clicking away on her computer, never explained what she was doing etc. When she did speak, she was barking orders at me like a drill seargent telling me to pull up my shirt, lift my legs, etc etc., if I wasnt doing it correctly she then seemed annoyed. She didnt even help me at the end as she saw me struggle to pull myself up. she does not have a pleasant bedside manner whatsoever. I left the place more upset by her treatment, rather than being happy that my baby was healthy AND the only way I knew my baby was healthy is when I read about it as dr silver was typing my results on her computer. I do not recommend her to anyone! I have told my OB all about her horrible treatment and they will not be referring anyone to her anymore.