27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sylvester, Pediatric Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
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 and 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, and 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 as a 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 a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Sylvester typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
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:
- 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:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Sylvester typically perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Sylvester performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
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
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx Administered Payer
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sylvester's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sylvester affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sylvester has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Publications
Heterotaxy syndromes and abnormal bowel rotation., 2014
Urine protein biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of necrotizing enterocolitis in infants., 2014
A data-driven algorithm integrating clinical and laboratory features for the diagnosis and, 2014
Wnt/ß-Catenin Sigling Protects Mouse Liver against Oxidative Stress-induced Apoptosis through the In, 2013
Heme oxygese-1 deficiency promotes the development of necrotizing enterocolitis, 2013
The surgical magement of necrotizing enterocolitis., 2013
SIRT1 and c-Myc Promote Liver Tumor Cell Survival and Predict Poor Survival of Human Hepatocellular, 2012
beta-Catenin Regulates Hepatic Mitochondrial Function and Energy Balance in Mice, 2012
Notch sigling inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma following ictivation of the RB pathway, 2011
Intestil involvement during 3,5-diethoxycarbonyl-1, 2011
Wnt-beta-catenin Sigling Protects Against Hepatic Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury in Mice, 2011
Risk Factors for Parenteral Nutrition, 2011
Risk Factors for Intestil Failure in Infants with Necrotizing Enterocolitis, 2010
URINE PEPTIDOMICS FOR CLINICAL BIOMARKER DISCOVERY, 2010
Clinical parameters do not adequately predict outcome in necrotizing enterocolitis, 2008
Hepatotoxin-Induced Changes in the Adult Murine Liver Promote MYC-Induced Tumorigenesis, 2008
Doxycycline sclerotherapy as primary treatment of head and neck lymphatic malformations in children, 2008
Hepatic parenchymal replacement, 2008
Wnt/beta-catenin sigling in murine hepatic transit amplifying progenitor cells, 2007
Risk factors for the development of abdomil abscess following operation for perforated appendicitis, 2007
Matched alysis of nonoperative magement vs immediate appendectomy for perforated appendicitis, 2007
Stem cells: tissue regeneration and cancer., 2006
Laparotomy versus peritoneal draige for necrotizing enterocolitis and perforation, 2006
Absence of the p53 tumor suppressor gene promotes osteogenesis in mesenchymal stem cells, 2006
Repair and regeneration: opportunities for carcinogenesis from tissue stem cells, 2006
In vivo selection of primary, 2006
Donor-derived, liver-specific protein expression after bone marrow transplantation, 2004
Hepatocyte targeting for quantifiable and functiol cellular transplantation, 2003
What is Dr. Sylvester's NPI number?A 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?
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