Diana Silas, D.O., FAOA

Diana Silas is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. She graduated from Grosse Ile High School in 1999. She then graduated from Albion College, Cum Laude, in 2003 with a major in Chemistry. She completed a masters at Wayne State University and then completed medical school at Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2010. After completing her orthopedic surgery residency through Mclaren Oakland in 2015, she went on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Rochester in 2016 with a focus on hip preservation, shoulder replacement and soft tissue reconstruction.

Dr. Silas is a skilled orthopedic surgeon known for her surgical precision in shoulder care and hip preservation. She treats a wide range of patients—from elite athletes to active professionals and weekend warriors—using advanced arthroscopic techniques and a deep understanding of joint biomechanics to help restore mobility and prevent long-term damage. She has particular expertise in complex cases involving labral tears, impingement, rotator cuff injuries, and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Dr. Silas combines technical skill with a personalized approach, guiding patients through recovery so they can get back to the activities and moments that matter most.

As President of the Michigan Orthopedic Society, Dr. Silas is a nationally respected leader and educator. She mentors residents and fellows, contributes to global orthopedic research, and frequently moderates sessions at premier conferences across the U.S. and abroad. She is a proud member of Sigma Sigma Phi, the national osteopathic honor society recognizing academic excellence and service; the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), the oldest and most distinguished orthopedic association in the country; and the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA), a global consortium of elite surgeons pioneering hip preservation techniques. These affiliations reflect her unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, mentorship, and the advancement of orthopedic care worldwide.

When she’s not in scrubs, Dr. Silas is likely on the sidelines cheering at her kids’ sporting events, immersed in the pages of historical fiction, or off on an active family adventure—chasing sunrise on a mountain trail, carving fresh tracks down snowy slopes, or reeling in the biggest catch. She’s often up before most people have had their first cup of coffee, squeezing in a workout that sets the tone for the day. Her approach to life mirrors the care she brings to every patient and every moment: thoughtful, energized, and always infused with heart.

Areas of Expertise Include:

• Shoulder Replacement including Reverse and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Shoulder Labral and Instability Repair
• Hip Preservation Surgery
• Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair and Reconstruction
• High Precision Arthroscopic Femoroplasty
• Endoscopic Hamstring Repair
• Knee Arthroscopy including ACL reconstruction
• Shoulder Arthroscopy including Rotator Cuff Repair
• Elbow Arthroscopy
• Fracture Care
• Sports and Athletic Injuries

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