Estuardo Silva, DPM

Meet Estuardo Silva, DPM

Expert Foot and Ankle Care Focused on Restoring Mobility in Alexandria, Louisiana

Estuardo “Alex” Silva, DPM, is a bilingual podiatric foot and ankle surgeon serving patients at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Alexandria, Louisiana. A Louisiana native from Baton Rouge, Dr. Silva brings advanced training in foot and ankle medicine and surgery to the state he calls home. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University and completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago. Dr. Silva is also listed as a residency alumnus of the CHRISTUS St. Patrick Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency program and now provides specialized podiatric care for patients throughout Central Louisiana.

Career at a Glance

• Louisiana native from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Served as an anatomy teaching assistant during his medical training
• Holds certifications from the National CPR Foundation and the American Heart Association
• English and Spanish speaking clinician

Clinical Role and Leadership

As a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, Dr. Silva provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients experiencing conditions that affect mobility, comfort, and quality of life. His training includes both nonsurgical and surgical treatment approaches, allowing him to help patients manage everything from common foot pain to more complex foot and ankle disorders. He is committed to expanding access to specialized foot and ankle care for patients throughout Alexandria and the surrounding communities.

He provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Sports-related injuries
• Foot and ankle ligament and tendon reconstruction
• Diabetic foot complications
• Arthritis-related foot and ankle pain
• Tendinitis and tendon disorders
• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
• Hammertoes and structural foot deformities
• Nerve-related foot conditions, including neuromas

What You Can Expect from Care with Dr. Silva

Dr. Silva believes patient education is an important part of achieving better outcomes. He takes a patient-centered approach focused on helping patients understand their diagnosis, evaluate appropriate treatment options, and develop individualized plans that support long-term mobility and function.

You can expect:

• Clear explanations about your condition and treatment options
• Individualized care plans tailored to your needs
• Surgical and nonsurgical treatment recommendations when appropriate
• A focus on maintaining mobility and daily function
• Collaborative decision-making throughout your care journey

Advanced Surgical Innovation / Diagnostic Care

Dr. Silva specializes in podiatric foot and ankle surgery, a field that combines advanced diagnostic evaluation with both surgical and conservative treatment options. His specialty training includes assessing and treating foot and ankle injuries, deformities, diabetic complications, tendon disorders, and other conditions affecting the lower extremities.