Rick E. Silbert, M.D.

Richard Silbert, M.D., is a consultant in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and an assistant professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Silbert cares for adults in Rochester and surrounding areas, providing expertise in preventing illness and managing complex medical conditions. His clinical practice includes perioperative medicine, preventive care, and coordination of multidisciplinary treatments tailored to each person's unique needs.

Board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Silbert earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago and completed an internal medicine residency at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. He is recognized for excellence in clinical education, having received multiple teaching and mentorship awards.

"I practice across the spectrum of medicine, from the prevention of illness to the coordination of complex care when disease arises," says Dr. Silbert.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Silbert focuses on comprehensive internal medicine care, with an emphasis on preventive health and consultative evaluation for people with complex conditions.

• Hyperlipidemia: Management of high cholesterol to reduce cardiovascular risk
• Hypertension: Evaluation and treatment of high blood pressure to prevent complications
• Cancer screening: Personalized screening strategies for early detection and prevention
• Anemia: Diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders to improve overall health
• Perioperative care: Medical optimization before and after surgical procedures
• Preventive care: Proactive health strategies to maintain wellness and prevent disease
• Coordination of care: Multidisciplinary management for patients with complex or multiple conditions

Research and professional highlights

Dr. Silbert has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on perioperative medicine, ethics in clinical decision-making, and evidence-based practice updates. His work includes systematic reviews and educational contributions aimed at improving patient safety and quality care. He is an active faculty educator, mentor, and recipient of honors such as Teacher of the Year in Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic.

He also serves as a Mayo Clinic Quality Fellow and has been recognized among the highest-rated clinical educators in the Department of Medicine for multiple years.

Dr. Silbert enjoys gardening and playing tennis outside of his clinical and academic work.