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  • Diagnostic Radiology, Internal Medicine
  • 43 years of experience
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista 435 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • (619) 691-7000

Brief Intro

Dr. Sylvan has received extensive training in breast imaging and is board certified in radiology and internal medicine. He has performed hundreds of image-guided breast procedures, including stereotactic biopsy. Since entering private practice with La Jolla Radiology in 1991, he has added skills in interventional radiology. Dr. Sylvan received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. At Yale, he also served as chief resident in both internal medicine and diagnostic radiology. Following a fellowship in body imaging, he became an assistant professor of diagnostic radiology. His wife, Dr. Ellen Heyneman, is a child psychiatrist at University of California, San Diego. A golf enthusiast, Dr. Sylvan competes with a 9 handicap. Challenging his golf supremacy are his two children, Katie and Michael. Molly, their golden retriever, prefers other sports.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Yale University School Of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Yale University School Of Medicine - 1982

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
  • 435 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Internal Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Easy Choice Health Plan
  • GEHA
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • HealthPartners
  • UnitedHealthcare
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  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99