Dr. Yasser El-Sayed, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El-Sayed, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Yasser El-Sayed, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. El-Sayed is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Sayed’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Sayed’s office at (650) 497-8000.
Where did Dr. El-Sayed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. El-Sayed board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Yasser El-Sayed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. El-Sayed speak?
Dr. El-Sayed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. El-Sayed treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. El-Sayed 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. El-Sayed. 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:
- Other Prenatal Screenings
- Nuchal Translucency Screening
- Prenatal Care
- Additional pregnancy tests
- Special antenatal screenings
- Specific prenatal checks
- NT scan
- First trimester screening ultrasound
- Screening for Down syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
- Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Pregnancy Care for Older First-Time Mothers
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
- Advanced Maternal Age First Pregnancy
- Elderly Primigravida Care
- Older First-Time Mom Pregnancy Monitoring
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
- O09513: Supervision of elderly primigravida, third trimester
- O0990: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Antenatal Screening Follow-up
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
- Maternal Screening Follow-up
- Pregnancy Screening Review
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older First-Time Mothers
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older first pregnancy
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (first birth)
- Geriatric primigravida care
- Older first-time mom pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09512: Supervision of elderly primigravida, second trimester
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Gestational Diabetes
- Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes
- Diabetes developed during pregnancy
- GDM
- Gestational diabetes managed by diet
- Pregnancy diabetes diet control
- GDM diet management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24419: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified control
- O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Hormone, Nutrition, or Metabolism Problems during Late Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Endocrine disease in third trimester
- Metabolic disorders late pregnancy
- Nutritional issues during third trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99283: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care After Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
- Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Pregnancy monitoring after IVF
- Managing pregnancy after fertility treatment
- High-risk pregnancy after ART
- Pregnancy following fertility procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09813: Supervision of pregnancy resulting from assisted reproductive technology, third trimester
Also known as:
- Benign Uterine Tumor in Late Pregnancy
- Benign Tumor
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Uterine Disease
- Uterine Fibroids (Third Trimester)
- Non-cancerous Uterine Growth (Late Pregnancy)
- Uterine Myoma (Third Trimester)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O3413: Maternal care for benign tumor of corpus uteri, third trimester
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
- Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
- Hypertension during gestation
- Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Endocrine, nutritional, or metabolic Disease during pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Metabolic disorders in pregnancy
- Nutritional deficiencies in pregnancy
- Hormone problems in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99282: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases complicating pregnancy, second trimester
Which procedures does Dr. El-Sayed perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Yasser El-Sayed may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. El-Sayed's office.
Does Dr. El-Sayed accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Sayed 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. El-Sayed accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. El-Sayed in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. El-Sayed's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Noninvasive in vivo monitoring of tissue-specific global gene expression in humans.
Proceedings of the tiol Academy of Sciences of the United States of Am, 2014
In response.
Anesthesia and algesia, 2014
Oral misoprostol versus vagil dinoprostone for labor induction in nulliparous women at term.
Jourl of peritology, 2014
High Rate of Preterm Birth in Pregncies Complicated by Rheumatoid Arthritis
AMERICAN JOURL OF PERITOLOGY, 2014
Isolated umbilical vein varix with a poor outcome despite close fetal surveillance.
Jourl of ultrasound in medicine, 2013
A Cost Alysis of Neuraxial Anesthesia to Facilitate Exterl Cephalic Version
ANESTHESIA AND ALGESIA, 2013
Effect of magnesium sulfate exposure on term neotes
JOURL OF PERITOLOGY, 2013
Peripartum outcomes
AESTHESIA, 2013
Utilization of available pretal screening and diagnosis: effects of the California screen program
JOURL OF PERITOLOGY, 2012
Diagnosis and Magement of Arrest Disorders: Duration to Wait
SEMIRS IN PERITOLOGY, 2012
Non-invasive pretal measurement of the fetal genome
TURE, 2012
Rectus muscle and visceral peritoneum closure at cesarean delivery and intraabdomil adhesions
Lyell, D. J., Caughey, A. B., Hu, E., Blumenfeld, Y., El-Sayed, Y. Y.,
Trends in Cesarean Delivery for Twin Births in the United States: 1995-2008 Reply
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2012
Continuous Glucose Monitoring During Pregncy in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2012
Trends in Cesarean Delivery for Twin Births in the United States 1995-2008
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2011
Decreased Circulating Soluble Tie2 Levels
JOURL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 2011
Neotal medical admission in a term and late-preterm cohort exposed to magnesium sulfate
Greenberg, M. B., Penn, A. A., Thomas, L. J., El-Sayed, Y. Y., Caughey
MR imaging in cases of antetal suspected appendicitis - a meta-alysis
JOURL OF MATERL-FETAL & NEOTAL MEDICINE, 2011
The Effect of Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes on Neotal Mortality Rates
Blumenfeld, Y. J., Lee, H. C., Gould, J. B., Langen, E. S., Jafari, A., 2010
Regiol anesthesia for exterl cephalic version: its time has come
JOURL OF PERITOLOGY, 2010
Materl-fetal and neotal pharmacogenomics: a review of current literature
JOURL OF PERITOLOGY, 2010
Oral Misoprostol and Vagil Isosorbide Mononitrate for Labor Induction A Randomized Controlled Trial
Collingham, J. P., Fuh, K. C., Caughey, A. B., Pullen, K. M., Lyell, D, 2010
Single- versus double-layer hysterotomy closure at primary caesarean delivery and bladder adhesions
BJOG-AN INTERTIOL JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYECOLOGY, 2010
Daily Compared With 8-Hour Gentamicin for the Treatment of Intrapartum Chorioamnionitis A R
Lyell, D. J., Pullen, K., Fuh, K., Zamah, M., Caughey, A. B., Benitz, , 2010
Cost-effectiveness of exterl cephalic version for term breech presentation
BMC PREGNCY AND CHILDBIRTH, 2010
Second-Trimester Serum Cytokines in Women Who Develop Spontaneous Preterm Labor at Less than 28
AMERICAN JOURL OF PERITOLOGY, 2010
Multiple Cytokine Profile in Plasma and Amniotic Fluid in a Mouse Model of Pre-Term Labor
AMERICAN JOURL OF REPRODUCTIVE IMMUNOLOGY, 2009
Microfluidic digital PCR ebles rapid pretal diagnosis of fetal aneuploidy
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2009
Successful pregncy and cesarean delivery via noninvasive ventilation in mitochondrial myopathy
JOURL OF PERITOLOGY, 2009
RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL OF CERVICAL RIPENING AND LABOR INDUCTION USING ORAL MISOPROSTOL WITH OR
Collingham, J., Fuh, K., Caughey, A., Pullen, K., Lyell, D., Druzin, M, 2008
Maintence Nifedipine Tocolysis Compared With Placebo A Randomized Controlled Trial
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2008
Perital outcomes among Asian-white interracial couples
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2008
Two cases of cholestasis in the first trimester of pregncy after ovarian hyperstimulation
FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 2008
Population trends in cesarean delivery for breech presentation in the United States, 1997-2003
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2008
Antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of postpartum perineal wound complications - A r
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2008
Concealed materl blood glucose excursions correlate with birth weight centile.
Jourl of diabetes science and technology, 2008
Once daily vs. 8-hour gentamicin dosing for chorioamnionitis
Pullen, K., Zamah, M., Fuh, K., Caughey, A., Benitz, W., Lyell, D., El, 2007
Pre-eclampsia and sal CPAP
SLEEP MEDICINE, 2007
Bacterial flora-typing with targeted, chip-based Pyrosequencing
BMC MICROBIOLOGY, 2007
Magnesium sulfate compared with nifedipine for acute tocolysis of preterm labor
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2007
Randomized comparison of intravenous terbutaline vs nitroglycerin for acute intrapartum fetal
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2007
Cesarean delivery outcomes after a prolonged second stage of labor
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2007
Magnesium sulfate compared with nifedipine for acute tocolysis of preterm labor - A r
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2007
Perital outcomes after successful and failed trials of labor after cesarean delivery.
American jourl of obstetrics and gynecology, 2007
Use of a community mobile health van to increase early access to pretal care
MATERL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURL, 2007
Delivery mode by race for breech presentation in the US
JOURL OF PERITOLOGY, 2007
Cesarean delivery on materl request: Wise use of finite resources? A view from the trenches
SEMIRS IN PERITOLOGY, 2006
Perital outcomes among Asian American and Pacific Islander women
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2006
Vascular-type disruptive defects in fetuses with homozygous alpha-thalassemia
PRETAL DIAGNOSIS, 2005
Factors that predict prematurity
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2005
Randomized comparison of intravenous nitroglycerin and subcutaneous terbutaline
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2004
Vagil versus ultrasound examition of fetal occiput position during the second stage of labor
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2004
Cost-effectiveness of a trial of labor after previous cesarean delivery depends on the a priori
CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2004
Neu-Laxova syndrome: Detailed pretal diagnostic and post-mortem findings and literature review
AMERICAN JOURL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART A, 2004
Central nervous system lupus and pregncy: 11-year experience at a single center.
jourl of materl-fetal & neotal medicine, 2002
A longitudil alysis of materl serum insulin-like growth factor I
Bhatia, S., Faessen, G. H., Carland, G., Balise, R. L., Gargosky, S. E, 2002
Fetal ear length measurement: a useful predictor of aneuploidy?
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 2002
Mask induction with sevoflurane in a parturient with severe tracheal stenosis
ANESTHESIOLOGY, 2001
Decreased amniotic fluid index in low-risk pregncy
JOURL OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE, 2001
Cost-effectiveness of a trial of labor after previous cesarean
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2001
New therapies for the pregnt patient with diabetes.
Diabetes technology & therapeutics, 2001
Ultrasonographic ear length measurement in normal second-and third-trimester fetuses
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2000
A multicenter, placebo
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2000
Surgical training in selective pelvic arterial ligation or use of embolization only - Reply
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2000
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: the peritalogist's perspective.
Pediatrics in review, 1999
Pelvic arterial embolization for control of obstetric hemorrhage: A five-year experience
Hansch, E., Chitkara, U., McAlpine, J., El-Sayed, Y., Dake, M. D., Raz, 1999
Randomized comparison of intravenous nitroglycerin and magnesium sulfate
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 1999
Diltiazem for maintence tocolysis of preterm labor: comparison to nifedipine in a randomized trial.
The Jourl of materl-fetal medicine, 1998
Obstetric and gynecologic care of women with epilepsy
EPILEPSIA, 1998
INTRATHECAL SUFENTANIL FOR LABOR ALGESIA - SENSORY CHANGES, SIDE-EFFECTS
ANESTHESIA AND ALGESIA, 1993
What is Dr. El-Sayed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Sayed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548302482.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Sayed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Sayed
What is Dr. Yasser El-Sayed's specialty?
Dr. El-Sayed is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. El-Sayed to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Yasser El-Sayed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El-Sayed 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 Yasser El-Sayed accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yasser El-Sayed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yasser El-Sayed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El-Sayed's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yasser El-Sayed?
Please contact Dr. El-Sayed's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yasser El-Sayed have?
Dr. Yasser El-Sayed is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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