Expertise in
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Dr. Yasser Y. El-Sayed

Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 
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Expertise in
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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Yasser El-Sayed is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. El-Sayed is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Placenta Previa, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 137 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. El-Sayed is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neonatology
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licenses

Obstetrics & Gynecology in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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Cigna
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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HMSA
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Locations

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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.

7 Clinical Trials

Minimally Invasive Fetal Neural Tube Defect Repair Study
Minimally Invasive Fetal Neural Tube Defect Repair Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 29, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Randomized Trial of Pessary and Progesterone for Preterm Prevention in Twin Gestation With a Short Cervix
A Randomized Trial of Pessary and Progesterone for Preterm Prevention in Twin Gestation With a Short Cervix
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 25, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Phase 3
Study to Compare 2 Minimally Invasive Fetal Neural Tube Defect Repair Techniques: Repair Using Durepair Patch vs. Repair Without Durepair Patch
Study to Compare 2 Minimally Invasive Fetal Neural Tube Defect Repair Techniques: Repair Using Durepair Patch vs. Repair Without Durepair Patch
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Phase 1
An Observational Study of Hepatitis C Virus in Pregnancy
An Observational Study of Hepatitis C Virus in Pregnancy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 05, 2024
A Pragmatic Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) of Antihypertensive Therapy for Mild Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy: Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy (CHAP) Project
A Pragmatic Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) of Antihypertensive Therapy for Mild Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy: Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy (CHAP) Project
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 17, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Anti-Hypertensive Therapy
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Randomized Trial to Prevent Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
A Randomized Trial to Prevent Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 02, 2023
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Cytomegalovirus Hyperimmune Globulin
Study Phase: Phase 3
Induction in Nulliparous Women at 39 Weeks to Prevent Adverse Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Induction in Nulliparous Women at 39 Weeks to Prevent Adverse Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 21, 2019
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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137 Total Publications

Neonatal Inflammatory Profiles Associated With Perinatally Acquired Hepatitis C Viral Infection.
Neonatal Inflammatory Profiles Associated With Perinatally Acquired Hepatitis C Viral Infection.
Journal: The Pediatric infectious disease journal
Published: May 05, 2026
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453 Quarry Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 
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650-725-8623
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Is Dr. Yasser Y. El-Sayed a top-rated expert for Placenta Previa?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yasser Y. El-Sayed is classified as an Elite expert for Placenta Previa, 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. Yasser Y. El-Sayed specialize in?

While Dr. Yasser Y. El-Sayed is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Placenta Previa, Preeclampsia, and Gestational Diabetes. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.

Does Dr. Yasser Y. El-Sayed participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Yasser Y. El-Sayed has published 137 articles and abstracts on conditions like Placenta Previa. You can view a list of Dr. Yasser Y. El-Sayed's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Yasser Y. El-Sayed accept my insurance?

Dr. Yasser Y. El-Sayed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-497-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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