Natali L. Silva, MD
- Primary Specialty: Family Medicine
- Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
About the provider
Raised locally, Natali Silva, MD, credits a strong mentor at her high school in Salinas, California, for inspiring her to achieve a goal she never thought possible: becoming a physician. Dr. Silva’s participation in student and volunteer programs hosted by Salinas Valley Health spurred her interest in medicine.
Following graduation from CSU San Bernardino, Dr. Silva nearly gave up on her pursuit of a medical degree when her grandmother died of cancer. While the length of time it took for her grandmother to receive a diagnosis underscored the impact of health disparities and language and cultural barriers, it also resulted in Dr. Silva missing many medical school application deadlines. Advice from her high school mentor encouraged her to continue her path forward, “She said, ‘If you don’t go into the medical field, others won’t know they can experience the same,’” Dr. Silva recalls.
She persevered, earning her medical degree and returning home to help her community. As a family medicine physician at Salinas Valley Health PrimeCare, Dr. Silva provides comprehensive care from pediatrics to geriatrics and all ages in between, including gynecologic care and HIV prophylaxis. As a hospitalist at the Salinas Valley Health Medical Center, she manages care for inpatients and helps make arrangements for follow-up care after discharge.
Dr. Silva is deeply interested in helping her community thrive by giving back and making a positive impact. She loves dogs and enjoys hiking, traveling, walks on the beach, visiting new restaurants and spending time with friends.
- Residency
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Natividad Medical Center Residency
Salinas, CA
2023
- Medical Education
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Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Guadalajara
2019