Overview
Karl Sylvester is a Pediatric Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sylvester is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Omphalocele, Colonoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Sylvester is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 152 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
777 Welch Rd Ste J, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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 Sylvester
Is Dr. Karl Sylvester a top-rated expert for Necrotizing Enterocolitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karl 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 Sylvester specialize in?
While Dr. Karl Sylvester is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, and Omphalocele. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Karl Sylvester participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karl Sylvester has published 152 articles and abstracts on conditions like Necrotizing Enterocolitis. You can view a list of Dr. Karl 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 Sylvester accept my insurance?
Dr. Karl 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.
- Distinguished
- NecrosisDr. Sylvester isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- OmphaloceleDr. Sylvester isDistinguished. Learn about Omphalocele.
- 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.
- HerniaDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Imperforate AnusDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Imperforate Anus.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AppendectomyDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- CellulitisDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.