
Greg DeSilva, MD
Elbow Orthopedic SurgeryHand SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Greg DeSilva and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I work hard to make myself available for patients. I really enjoy talking to patients and getting to know them. Every visit is based on good conversation and good listening from the doctor. My goal is for each visit to be an enjoyable and friendly visit to get excellent hand care. I want every patient to realize how much I care about them and their concerns.
Specializing In
Comprehensive and patient-centered care of problems of the elbow, wrist and hand of patients of all ages.
My research has focused on management of bone loss in the upper extremity; soft tissue coverage of orthopedic wounds; distal radius (wrist) fractures; optimizing of the educational environment in orthopedic surgery.
Interests & Activities
I have been involved with a variety of youth sports in Tucson and have served as a certified youth coach with completion of the USSF youth module licensing exams.
Personally, I have been very active in Tucson and regional tennis Through these teams, I have been able to compete with excellent players from the Southwest and have even qualified for the 4.5/5.0 national tournaments, the highest level for men over 40.
Research and Publications
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center South
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Union Memorial Hospital, Hand Surgery, 2000
- Residency: University of Michigan Medical School, Orthopedic Surgery, 1999
- Internship: University of Michigan Medical School, General Surgery, 1995
- Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School, 1994
Board Certifications
- Hand Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Hand Surgery, 2004
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002
Video
Locations
- Banner - University Medicine Orthopedics Clinic
- 707 N Alvernon Way, Suite 205, Tucson, AZ 85711
- phone: 520-694-8000
- fax: 520-694-8005
- Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic
- 265 West Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85704
- phone: 520-694-8000
- fax: 520-694-8005
Testimonials
4.7 out of 5.0
927 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Kind and matter of fact way of talking to patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Presented various options and explained each
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
He knows what he is doing, and very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Great knowledge and caring service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Wonderful, informative, professional, friendly, funny and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Knowledgeable, great personality and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
He listened and was empathetic to my concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
He was happy to listen to what I had to say and talked about treatment options that could provide me with immediate relief. He put off an attitude of generally care that my pain was addressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Listens well and is very proficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Friendly effective polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Great communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
He is so knowledgeable. He's caring and considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
He is extremely caring, professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr. DeSilva was a very professional and treated me in a courteous and polite manner. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. DeSilva.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Listens, tells you straight and is professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Doctor di Silva was very knowledgeable. He had three options for my condition. He reviewed each of the three options and explained what would be best. So very glad that I found Dr. Silva. I will look forward to him in further upgrade.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
Dr De Silva is very competent and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2025
Dr. DeSilva is wonderful. He listened to me, conversed with me, answered my questions, and took prompt action. A true gem of a doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2025
Dr. DeSilva's experience and knowledge are impressive. He is also an extremely likeable person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
I was informed and included in the treatment decision
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
He listened to my concern and explained my condition to me and the treatment plan if/when it progresses. Thankfully no surgery at this time!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Very professional, kind and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr Desilva reconstructed my left elbow
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
He was punctual and pleasant to deal with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
He knows what he is doing. Answers all questions so you understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Was very kind and explained the whole process thoroughly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Well informed Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
He a friendly and approachable doctor. Cares about patient and solving the problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Dr Desilva listened to my concerns, explained what was happening and how to resolve.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
He seems like a good doctor, and an overall nice man.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
He was very pleasant and gave me good news!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. DeSilva is both knowledgeable and personable. I feel confident in his advice and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2025
His knowledge and understanding along with being a doc with good bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Talked in laymans terms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Listens and is very professional but yet a sense of humor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
He is very good at what he does.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
He's an excellent doctor told me what needed to be done and got it done and my results are amazing I have no pain anymore
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2025
He was nice and funny
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
Dr. Desilva is an exceptional human being. This was my first encounter with him and both my husband found him an exceptional human being and a caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Very nice nurses and doctors
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
He truly is concerned and takes the time and not rush
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2025
He was excellent. Efficiently evaluated my problem and referred me to the right practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Understands the needs of athletes and is sensitive to maintaining continued performance. Awesome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
He took the time to explain what was going on with my hands
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
Professional, direct, personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Dr. DeSilva took the time to discuss my issue, he also was interested in getting to know me as a person. I didn't feel like just another number in his day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
He has been so good about explaining my condition and has reached out to other physians to support the treatment of my arm.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
Dr. DeSilva consulted with me on the best course of action for my hand. Once joint replacement was decided, appointments were made, surgery scheduled and then performed. Follow-up was informative concerning rehab
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Dr. Desilva is an excellent physician with a superb reputation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2024
Great bedside. Good Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Very professional, understanding and listened to you and your concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2024
Great care. Always accessible
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Dr listened to my needs and satisfied with results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
Experienced physician, excellent patient-centered care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
He listend to me and understood my ailment, reassured me I woudl heal up fine and recomended care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2024
Very professional and yet had a friendly manner, also understood the importance of this operation to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Excellent clinical care and communication skills!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Very nice, smart, caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Excellent patient care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
He did a great job and made my surgery date quickly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
Great bedside very good Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
He was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Superb specialist and friendly as well as prompt!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
He's very knowledgeable answered all my questions told me things that I didn't know and he's very understanding and very friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Very caring, excellent bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Great sense of humor and knew what he needed to do to take care of my problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr DeSilva was extremely helpful as well as explaining my procedure and what to expect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
He explained my situation and options well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2024
He has helped through my struggle with information and compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
I was happy with his care. I feel optimistic about the outcome based on his comment after the surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Super easy to talk to. He was fast and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Everything was Perfect!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2024
Friendly, relaxed, understands the problem and any potential follow-up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2024
He is very gregarious, but also very thorough and competent. He doesn't waste any time, but he also takes enough time to establish a personal connection.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Very attentive of his patients and gave me a break on payments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Great doctor, he's patient and understood my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2024
Dr. Desilva was patient and thorough, and clearly presented my options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
Followed through.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Everyone in the office was pleasant and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
He's the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
He assessed my orthopedic needs and provided a definitive plan of action
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Doctor Desilva is a true professional, he is knowledgeable, and polite and demonstrates that he cares about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
He was very knowledgeable and could explain to me what was happening and my options. I understood what his assessment was and what was available to help me. I was willing to do what he considered helpful because I felt that he knew what was needed. I was comfortable with the patient-doctor interaction, he really was good as well as the aide assisting him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2024
He has always taken good care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Dr. Desilva is very knowledgeable and kind, he explained everything in detail and what could be expected. He is very patient and understanding, he is a true professional and is concerned about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Very knowledgeable and understanding my needs and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2024
Great guy, cares about the patient. Friendly and professional, I trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
His attitude as a doctor was very professional and friendly, yet respectful. His explanation and treatment plan were clear and easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
Very personable, truly cared about what I was going through and also suggested a return visit if there was anymore issues
Similar Providers
Banner - University Medicine Orthopedics Clinic
2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic
265 West Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85704

