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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. Dr. Francisco A. Sylvester, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, Cone 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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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. He completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatrics-Pediatric Gastroenterology, Board Certified and has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: Cayetano Heredia University
Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatrics-Pediatric Gastroenterology, Board Certified (2014)
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: Veterans Affairs, AmeriHealth Caritas, WellCare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), Humana, Liberty Advantage, MedCost, Contigo Health, Cigna, Centene, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, Group Health Plan (GHP), OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, CHAMPVA, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP, HealthTeam Advantage, Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Atlantic Packaging Corporation, MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), North Carolina State Health Plan, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)) and BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of 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 6 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's areas of specialization are general practice and pediatric gastroenterology. Patient ratings for Dr. Sylvester average 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include colonoscopy and percutaneous gastrostomy. Dr. Sylvester is affiliated with UNC Health. He usually is in-network for Coventry, Group Health Plan (GHP), and CHAMPVA, as well as other insurance carriers. UNC Health reports that Dr. Sylvester is accepting new patients at his office in Raleigh, NC. He obtained his medical school training at Cayetano Heredia University and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He is conversant in Spanish.
