Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Karl Sylvester

Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric General Surgery
777 Welch Rd Ste J, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
12
conditions
Pediatric General Surgery
777 Welch Rd Ste J, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Karl Sylvester is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Sylvester is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Omphalocele, Colonoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 152 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Sylvester is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Surgery

Licenses

Pediatric Surgery in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Pediatric General Surgery
777 Welch Rd Ste J, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Other Locations
Lucille Packard
300 Pasteur Dr # M116, Stanford, CA 94305

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 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.

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