Dr. Victoria Silvera

Dr. V. Michelle Silvera, MD, is a neuroradiologist and pediatric radiologist with subspecialty expertise in pediatric neuroradiology. She serves as Chief of Pediatric Neuroradiology and Associate Professor of Radiology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, Minnesota. Her clinical practice centers on advanced pediatric brain and spine imaging, pediatric neuro-oncologic imaging, and specialized neuroimaging for trauma and complex spinal conditions. Dr. Silvera’s research interests include advanced pediatric neuroimaging techniques, deep learning-accelerated MRI, and imaging approaches that improve quality and safety for children. Nationally, she has held major leadership roles in the American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology, including serving as President, Vice President, and program chair for scientific meetings. Her achievements also include the Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology’s Carman Award for Clinical Excellence and multiple Radiological Society of North America honors, including Certificate of Merit and Cum Laude recognition. Dr. Silvera earned her medical degrees from the University of Amsterdam and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her diagnostic radiology residency at Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship in Women’s Imaging at Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School. She then completed a neuroradiology fellowship through Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary at Harvard Medical School.