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Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD

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Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 58
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Palo Alto, CA.

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Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Palo Alto, CA. They currently practice at Pediatric General Surgery and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital. Their 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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Locations

  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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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Karl Sylvester, MD is a pediatric surgery specialist in Palo Alto, CA. He specializes in Pediatric Surgery.
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Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
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Board Certifications

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  • Pediatric Surgery
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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.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    2425 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA