Overview
Karl Sylvester is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California.
Dr. Sylvester is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Gastroschisis, Omphalocele, Colonoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 150 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Sylvester is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
300 Pasteur Dr # M116, Stanford, CA 94305
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karl G. Sylvester
Is Dr. Karl G. Sylvester a top-rated expert for Necrotizing Enterocolitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karl G. Sylvester is classified as an Elite expert for Necrotizing Enterocolitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Karl G. Sylvester specialize in?
While Dr. Karl G. Sylvester is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Gastroschisis, and Omphalocele. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Karl G. Sylvester participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karl G. Sylvester has published 150 articles and abstracts on conditions like Necrotizing Enterocolitis. You can view a list of Dr. Karl G. Sylvester's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karl G. Sylvester accept my insurance?
Dr. Karl G. Sylvester accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Sylvester isElite. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Advanced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- GastroschisisDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Imperforate AnusDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Imperforate Anus.
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.
- OmphaloceleDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- ColonoscopyDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital AthymiaDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Athymia.
- Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of LungDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung.
- Duodenal AtresiaDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Duodenal Atresia.
- EndoscopyDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal AtresiaDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia.
- Esophageal Atresia Coloboma TalipesDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes.
- Fetal EdemaDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Fetal Edema.
- Hemolytic Disease of the NewbornDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn.
- HepatoblastomaDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Hydrops FetalisDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Hydrops Fetalis.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.
- Pectus ExcavatumDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Pectus Excavatum.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.
- Total Intestinal AganglionosisDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Total Intestinal Aganglionosis.
- Tracheoesophageal FistulaDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Tracheoesophageal Fistula.