27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sylvester, Pediatric Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Sylvester completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Pa Hospital-Uphs, General Surgery. Dr. Sylvester is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sylvester’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sylvester’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sylvester?
Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sylvester empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fetal Surgery, Trauma, Vascular Malformations/Birthmarks, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Sylvester is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Sylvester go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Pa Hospital-Uphs, General Surgery
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Sylvester board certified in Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Sylvester speak?
Dr. Sylvester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sylvester treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Sylvester diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sylvester. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
- Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
- Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
- Complicated Appendicitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
- K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Anal Birth Defect
- Anal Disorder
- Birth Defects
- Imperforate Anus
- Congenital Anal Atresia
- Blocked Anus at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q423: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula
Also known as:
- Granulomatous Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Granuloma
- Granulomatous Dermatitis
- Skin Lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- L929: Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Telescoping Intestine
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Telescoping
- Intestinal Invagination
ICD-10 Codes:
- K561: Intussusception
Also known as:
- Cysts in Lung at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Lung Disease
- Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation
- CCAM
- Cystic Lung Disease in Newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q330: Congenital cystic lung
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Stomach or Duodenum Fistula
- Fistulas
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastroduodenal Fistula
- Abdominal Fistula
- Digestive Tract Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K316: Fistula of stomach and duodenum
Which procedures does Dr. Sylvester perform as a Pediatric Surgeon?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Karl Sylvester may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sylvester's office.
Does Dr. Sylvester accept my insurance?
Dr. Sylvester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sylvester accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Sylvester in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sylvester's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Heterotaxy syndromes and abnormal bowel rotation.
Pediatric radiology, 2014
Urine protein biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of necrotizing enterocolitis in infants.
jourl of pediatrics, 2014
A data-driven algorithm integrating clinical and laboratory features for the diagnosis and
PloS one, 2014
Wnt/ß-Catenin Sigling Protects Mouse Liver against Oxidative Stress-induced Apoptosis through the In
jourl of biological chemistry, 2013
Heme oxygese-1 deficiency promotes the development of necrotizing enterocolitis
American jourl of physiology. Gastrointestil and liver physiology, 2013
The surgical magement of necrotizing enterocolitis.
Clinics in peritology, 2013
SIRT1 and c-Myc Promote Liver Tumor Cell Survival and Predict Poor Survival of Human Hepatocellular
PLOS ONE, 2012
beta-Catenin Regulates Hepatic Mitochondrial Function and Energy Balance in Mice
GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2012
Notch sigling inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma following ictivation of the RB pathway
JOURL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, 2011
Intestil involvement during 3,5-diethoxycarbonyl-1
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 2011
Wnt-beta-catenin Sigling Protects Against Hepatic Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury in Mice
GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2011
Risk Factors for Parenteral Nutrition
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, 2011
Risk Factors for Intestil Failure in Infants with Necrotizing Enterocolitis
JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 2010
URINE PEPTIDOMICS FOR CLINICAL BIOMARKER DISCOVERY
ADVANCES IN CLINICAL CHEMISTRY, VOL 51, 2010
Clinical parameters do not adequately predict outcome in necrotizing enterocolitis
JOURL OF PERITOLOGY, 2008
Hepatotoxin-Induced Changes in the Adult Murine Liver Promote MYC-Induced Tumorigenesis
PLOS ONE, 2008
Doxycycline sclerotherapy as primary treatment of head and neck lymphatic malformations in children
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 2008
Hepatic parenchymal replacement
HEPATOLOGY, 2008
Wnt/beta-catenin sigling in murine hepatic transit amplifying progenitor cells
GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2007
Risk factors for the development of abdomil abscess following operation for perforated appendicitis
ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 2007
Matched alysis of nonoperative magement vs immediate appendectomy for perforated appendicitis
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 2007
Stem cells: tissue regeneration and cancer.
Semirs in pediatric surgery, 2006
Laparotomy versus peritoneal draige for necrotizing enterocolitis and perforation
NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2006
Absence of the p53 tumor suppressor gene promotes osteogenesis in mesenchymal stem cells
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 2006
Repair and regeneration: opportunities for carcinogenesis from tissue stem cells
JOURL OF CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE, 2006
In vivo selection of primary
Streetz, K. L., Doyons, R., Jenkins, D., Perryman, S., Fuess, S., Lin,, 2006
Donor-derived, liver-specific protein expression after bone marrow transplantation
TRANSPLANTATION, 2004
Hepatocyte targeting for quantifiable and functiol cellular transplantation
Jenkins, D. D., Streetz, K., Kay, M., Longaker, M., Sylvester, K., 2003
What is Dr. Sylvester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sylvester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285784538.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sylvester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sylvester
What is Dr. Karl Sylvester's specialty?
Dr. Sylvester is a Pediatric Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Sylvester to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karl Sylvester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sylvester is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Karl Sylvester accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karl Sylvester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karl Sylvester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sylvester's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karl Sylvester?
Please contact Dr. Sylvester's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Sylvester have?
Dr. Karl Sylvester is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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