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Karl D'Silva, MD, Oncology, Peabody, MA

Karl J D'Silva MD

Oncology•Peabody, MA

Gastrointestinal Cancer, Genitourinary Oncology, Thoracic Cancer

Assistant Clinical Professor, Medicine, Tufts Medical Center

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  • 1 Essex Center DrPeabody, MA 01960

  • Phone+1 978-538-4330

  • Fax+1 978-538-4710

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Summary

  • Dr. Karl D'Silva is an accomplished oncologist based in Peabody, MA, specializing in gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and thoracic cancers. He completed his medical degree at Goa Medical College and underwent residency in Internal Medicine at Steward Carney Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU. Currently, he serves as the Medical Director at Lahey Health Physicians, a position he has held since 2009. Dr. D'Silva has expertise in areas such as hepatocellular carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, and prostate cancer. His research has been published in various journals, with notable works on topics like the PTPN22 mutation and cancer-related complications. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor for Cancer by Castle Connolly from 2017 to 2025 and has received several awards throughout his career.

Education & Training

  • McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU
    McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSUFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2006 - 2009
  • Steward Carney Hospital
    Steward Carney HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU
    McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSUInternship, Transitional Year, 2002 - 2003
  • Goa Medical College
    Goa Medical CollegeClass of 1994
  • MES College
    MES CollegeH.S.S.C., 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2025 - Present
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2006 - 2027
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2009 - 2027
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2006 - 2013
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2002 - 2003
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Hematology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
  • Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2017-2025
  • 2nd place for PTPN22 Mutation Confers Increased Susceptibility to Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenic Purpura Lansing Research Day, 2009
  • Best Scientific Paper "The Clinical Evaluation of Posterior Chamber Intra-ocular Lens Implantation in Children" 3rd All Goa State Ophthalmic Conference, 1998
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Role of Vitamin D and Breast Cancer  
    Aung T, Chandana S, D'Silva KJ, Dimitrov N, Oncol Rev, 1/1/2009
  • Rare complication of Tumor lysis syndrome in patient receiving Cetuximab in colo-rectal cancer  
    Krishnan G, D’Silva K, Al-Janadi A, J Clin Oncol, 1/10/2008
  • BCNU Pulmonary Toxicity presenting with Acute Pericardial Effusion  
    Krishnan G, Chaudhary V, Al-Janadi A, Ramnarayan J, D'Silva KJ, Ann Transplant, 1/1/2008
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Awareness of vitamin D status in cancer among health care professionals at an university based community hospital
    Chandana S, D'Silva KJ, Spotts H, Aung T, AICR conference on Food, Nutrition, and Physical Activity & Cancer, Washington, DC, 1/1/2008
  • PTPN22 Mutation Confers Increased Susceptibility to Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenic Purpura
    D'Silva KJ, Zamora M, Gerlach J, Davis J, Schwartz K, American Society of Hematology 
, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2008

Other

  • Rhabdomyomas 
    D'Silva KJ, Karia VR, Worrell RV, Arora ML, Review article on e-medicine
    1/1/2006
  • Factor V 
    Kozyreva O, D'Silva KJ, May S, Review article on e-medicine
    1/1/2005
  • Chemoprevention Strategies in Head and Neck Cancer 
    Kozyreva O, D'Silva KJ, Vaughan C, Review article on e-medicine
    1/1/2005
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