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Sebastian Sylvestre, MD

About Me

About Me

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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Credentials

Credentials

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

Insurance

Insurance

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Advantra
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
  • AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
  • Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
  • Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
  • Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
  • Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
  • Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
  • Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
  • HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
  • Highmark/ PA Blue Shield
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare/Medicare Railroad
  • PA Health and Wellness
  • Preferred Health Services
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
  • United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
  • UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews

Reviews

4.8

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  • Stars
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    August 16, 2024

    I've seen many allergists over the years, but Dr. Sylvestre was the most comprehensive and thorough.

  • Stars
    Stars
    August 9, 2024

    Sylvestre has excellent bedside manner he's simply the best doctor I've ever had.

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Sebastian Sylvestre, MD

“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