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Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD
Pediatric Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Palo Alto, CA
Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.
Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD

Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 61
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

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 32 years experience. Dr. Sylvester currently practices at Pediatric General Surgery and is 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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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gastroschisis
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Obstruction
Meckel's Diverticulum
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Abscess
Pyloric Stenosis
Testicular Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Undescended Testicles
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    Select-CA PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Traditional PPO
    Advantage-CA PPO
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UC Care-CA PPO
    UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
    EPO-CA
    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    Traditional
    UC CORE-CA PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO
    Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
    Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    Gold Advantage-CA PPO
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Card
    Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative
  • Select
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Choice Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care (Humana)

Where Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD Sees Patients

  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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Meet Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD

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Pediatric Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Sylvester's Practice

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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.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Duke University
    1994
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Johns Hopkins University
    1995
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins University
    1997
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Georgetown University Hospital
    2000
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD Practices

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    2425 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA

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