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Karl Sylvester, MD, General Surgery, Palo Alto, CA

Karl G. Sylvester MD FACS, FAAP

General Surgery•Palo Alto, CA

Pediatric General Surgery

Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Associate Dean Maternal Child Health- Research, Stanford University School of Medicine, Director Clinical Research Support Office, Chief Research Operations Officer Stanford Childrens Health

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  • 725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304

  • Phone+1 650-497-8000

  • Fax+1 650-725-5577

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Summary

  • Dr. Karl Sylvester is a Pediatric Surgeon in Stanford, CA. Dr. Sylvester is Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Associate Dean of Maternal Child Health at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Sylvester specializes in pediatric general and thoracic surgery and has expertise in fetal and neonatal surgery.

Education & Training

  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 1999 - 2001
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1999
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1995 - 1997
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2001 - 2028
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 2002
  • Pediatric Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Metagenomics Analysis Finds 90% of U.S. Infants Studied Lack Key Gut Bacterium for Breast Milk Utilization and Immune System Development
    Metagenomics Analysis Finds 90% of U.S. Infants Studied Lack Key Gut Bacterium for Breast Milk Utilization and Immune System DevelopmentJanuary 25th, 2021
  • Study: Vast Majority of U.S. Infants May Be Suffering from Gut Microbiome Deficiency
    Study: Vast Majority of U.S. Infants May Be Suffering from Gut Microbiome DeficiencyJanuary 21st, 2021
  • Hofseth Biocare ASA: SECOND QUARTER & HALF YEAR 2020 FINANCIAL REPORT
    Hofseth Biocare ASA: SECOND QUARTER & HALF YEAR 2020 FINANCIAL REPORTAugust 28th, 2020

Grant Support

  • Qualifying Studies Of Biomarkers For Neonatal DiseaseFood And Drug Administration2011
  • Biological Samples In Nec: Proteomics GenomicsNational Center For Research Resources2008
  • NEC SurgeryNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
  • Necrotizing Enterocolitis SurgeryNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Clonal Isolation Of Mesenchymal Progenitors From StromaNational Institute Of Dental &Craniofacial Research2003–2004

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