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Dr. Francisco A. Sylvester, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Raleigh, NC specializing in pediatric gastroenterology and general practice. He graduated from Cayetano Heredia University in 1985 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Francisco A. Sylvester, MD is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Rex UNC Hospitals UNC Health Children's.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Francisco A. Sylvester, MD graduated from Cayetano Heredia University in 1985. He completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatrics, Board Certified and has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: Cayetano Heredia University (1985)
Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals (1990)
Board Certification: Pediatrics, Board Certified (1992)
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Francisco A. Sylvester, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Francisco A. Sylvester, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), HealthTeam Advantage, MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.
According to our sources, Dr. Francisco A. Sylvester, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Francisco A. Sylvester, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Francisco A. Sylvester, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Raleigh, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Francisco A. Sylvester, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$113
Lotronex $113 |
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$109
(815) Thiola $101 |
(820) Cholbam $7 |
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$80
REMICADE $62 |
SIMPONI $17 |
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$34
ENTYVIO $34 |
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Dr. Francisco A. Sylvester, MD has received 21 research payments totaling $21,630.
Dr. Francisco Sylvester specializes in general practice and pediatric gastroenterology. In addition to English, Dr. Sylvester speaks Spanish. Clinical interests for Dr. Sylvester include colonoscopy and percutaneous gastrostomy. He is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. Dr. Sylvester graduated from Cayetano Heredia University. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center. The average patient rating for Dr. Sylvester is 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to UNC Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Raleigh, NC.
