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Dr. Sebastian Sylvestre holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Boston University. He also earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine before completing both his residency in Pediatrics and his fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Dr. Sylvestre’s philosophy of care is to collaborate with each patient by listening to their concerns and implementing evidence-based care in an individualized manner. His background in both Pediatrics and Allergy and Immunology enables him to uniquely tailor care to both children and adults alike.
Volunteerism and advocacy are two hallmarks of Dr. Sylvestre’s career. As an undergraduate student in Boston, he volunteered at the Boston Marathon. During medical school, he advocated for increased academic and support services for individuals with disabilities. Then during his Pediatrics residency, he was able to do a rotation abroad in Ghana in a resource-limited hospital.
“I have always tried to make myself available in service to others,” said Dr. Sylvestre.
Being outdoors is a special interest to Dr. Sylvestre, who stays fit by playing soccer, tennis, jogging, hiking, and skiing.
“I always try to keep moving,” said Dr. Sylvestre. “I’m fortunate that State College is so close to some really great outdoor activities and the convenience of a local airport that can connect to other major airports is also a great thing.”
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Medical Education
Boston University School of Medicine - Boston, MA
Internship/Residency
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Hershey, PA
Fellowship
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Hershey, PA
Board Certification
American Board of Allergy and Immunology
He was very good at answering questions and so I understood the answers
Dr. sylvestre was amazing. Took his time made I understood options and issues AND had hard copy to review at home . Most thorough exam I have had in quite a while
Dr. Huggins was fantastic. She listened to my concerns about my daughter and actually prescribed something to help her. Many times I've been brushed off by other doctors at this office.
The doctor listened to all of my concerns and included me in the decision process. I would definitely recommend this provider to others.
“As Allergy and Immunology can often be a specialty of fine nuances, utilization of a shared decision-making process will typically guide treatment options to an answer that is best for patients and that they are most comfortable with."
Sebastian Sylvestre, MD
