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Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD

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Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 59
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Sylvester graduated from Duke University in 1994 and completed a residency at Johns Hopkins University.Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Sylvester currently practices at Pediatric General Surgery and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Sylvester's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sylvester is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Adrenalectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
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    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Select-CA PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Pediatric General Surgery
    777 Welch Rd Ste J, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-6439
  2. 2 Lucille Packard
    300 Pasteur Dr # M116, Stanford, CA 94305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-6439

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Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Johns Hopkins University
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins University
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Georgetown University Hospital
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sylvester's profile.

Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    2425 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA