4.5
2 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Karl Sylvester is a pediatric surgeon who specializes in surgery and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at University of Pennsylvania Health System. With 34 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Sylvester brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Sylvester is affiliated with Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and practices in multiple locations throughout California, including Palo Alto, Stanford, and Walnut Creek. His clinical focus includes treating various types of hernias, such as ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and sports hernias. He performs pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures to help diagnose and treat his young patients. Patients have given Dr. Sylvester an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Sylvester is affiliated with Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and practices in multiple locations throughout California, including Palo Alto, Stanford, and Walnut Creek. His clinical focus includes treating various types of hernias, such as ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and sports hernias. He performs pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures to help diagnose and treat his young patients. Patients have given Dr. Sylvester an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 34 years of experience
- 43 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of Pennsylvania Health System
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 7 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Karl Gerard Sylvester has 7 locationsStanford Childrens Health Specialty Services Walnut Creek
106 La Casa ViaWalnut Creek, CA 94598 Tel: (925) 239-2900
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Stanford Health Pediatric Surgery Clinic
730 Welch Rd Fl 2Palo Alto, CA 94304Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford
725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304 Tel: (650) 497-8000
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 34 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese | Speaks English | |
| Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA | San Jose , CA | Palo Alto , CA |
| Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University | Med School: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine | Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karl Gerard Sylvester
Medical Specialties
Dr. Karl Gerard Sylvester has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karl Gerard Sylvester has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Pennsylvania Health System
Medical School
Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 1992
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- Dr. Karl Sylvester's office is located at 453 Quarry Rd # Mc5660, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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- What languages does Dr. Karl Sylvester speak?
- Dr. Karl Sylvester speaks English and Spanish.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karl Sylvester accepts on their Vitals profile.
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