Gulrana Syed, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Electromyography
General Neurology
Headache
Memory Loss
Neuropathy
Seizure Disorders
Stroke
Weakness

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rush University Medical College - 2017
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2021
Fellowships:: Rush University Medical Center - 2022

Languages Spoken

Urdu

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified)
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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492 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

59 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

59 Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

Doesn't keep doing the same old, same old but is willing to troubleshoot migraine care.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Good listen and understand my needs

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Syed is a kind and thorough doctor. She listens to all my concerns, and comes up with a Solution. Today I discuss my TMJ WITH HER AND I TOLD HER WHAT I DONE and the medical staff I had seen with no results. Dr Syed gave me a few options, that other professionals hadn't mentioned. I'm thankful and I truly Appreciate Dr Syed

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February 16, 2026

5.0

She is very professional, very helpful, very nice, and she is a female physician, which I prefer.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Very good

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Dr. Syed is knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and thorough

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, patient, and experienced

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February 05, 2026

5.0

She takes the time to explain my situation

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February 03, 2026

5.0

She is wonderful she listened to my concerns and is knowledgeable about the issues I am dealing with during this difficult journey.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Because she dose her job very well

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February 02, 2026

5.0

She was patient, thorough, listened to my concerns and answered my questions.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Very thorough in dealing with my issues. Does not make me feel like they are rushed. That I am important.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Doctor was very thorough and took her time to explain everything to me

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January 18, 2026

5.0

She is very nice, and lets you know everything going on with your health.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

She was very helpful

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Great physician

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January 14, 2026

5.0

She was very professional and helped me get the right care.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

I am very comfortable and pleased with Dr Syed.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

She is a brilliant neurologist but also has the best bed side manner. She takes her time and really listens to her patients. Not only is she patient but she does a great job explaining and educating her patients on their condition. She is there to help and heal and not just treat and send on their way.

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December 28, 2025

4.0

She is very thorough and explains everything well,

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December 27, 2025

5.0

She is attentive, a good listener and knowledgeable. I'm hopeful that she'll be able to diagnose and treat me.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

I felt comfortable with her. She is professional but also caring.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

She was excellent

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December 02, 2025

5.0

She explored my issue very thoroughly and put my mind at ease about it.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

It was my first time seeing her. She was thorough. Gave me a treatment plan and a follow up for March 31.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

The doctor was very patient and really listened to me and had many good suggestions as we go forward

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Syed is a good doctor, she explains everything to you and never seems to rush you,

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November 03, 2025

5.0

She is highly professional and thorough; communicates clearly, completely, and collaboratively.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Address all of my problems, listen and refer to all concerns.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

This doctor is very professional and personable. She makes you feel comfortable and cares about her patients.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

I had been informed by the company which supplies my medications that the company that makes the medicine no longer manufactures in the United States. Also, due to the tariff situation, my medication was temporarily and possibly permanently unavailable, so I should prepare for the worst and find a suitable generic or other substitute. Dr. Syed was very committed to helping me explore safe and appropriate options to this problem.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

This was my first visit with Dr. Syed. I see why she is so highly rated. Dr. Syed spent time listening to my issues. I didn't feel rushed. She gave me an evaluation including oral testing and offered several suggestions. She also asked me to return for a followup. Very pleased with my visit.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

She's concerned about my what's going on with my neuropathy. She understood what I was saying about my daily experience dealing with medications she prescribed. Together we decided to decrease one my meds with the option of going back to the previous regime. My return visit scheduled in 6mos instead of every 3mos. Progress is being made.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gulrana Syed was very thorough, she took her time to really listen to my concerns. She took her time to answer all of my questions. I left feeling very satisfied with my appointment and I'm looking forward to seeing her again.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

She is patient and amazing

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to. Efficient exam

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Quality of care

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August 21, 2025

5.0

Very efficient

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August 19, 2025

5.0

She has been amazing and I love how well she cares and takes the time to explain and figure out what's wrong

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August 19, 2025

5.0

She was knowledgeable and had professional personality.

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August 18, 2025

4.0

She was thorough

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August 13, 2025

5.0

She listens

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Very thorough. Easy to communicate with. seemed understanding and compassionate.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Spend a lot of time with me

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August 07, 2025

5.0

She really an amazing doctor.!! she tried to explain everything to me. She sat and explained my situation in detail.

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July 27, 2025

5.0

She has patience, explains everything to me & is understanding

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July 23, 2025

5.0

My physician was through and I felt we made decisions about my care together.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Thorough, listened , knowledgeable!

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Highly professional, responsive, and personable

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June 13, 2025

5.0

She is interested in helping you get better

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June 13, 2025

5.0

As noted above - very thorough .

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June 13, 2025

5.0

The doctor was extremely helpful. She was detailed, thorough, and guided our discussion well. She really gave me her full attention and was very informative on what she planned on doing throughout the whole appointment, as well as what she was doing on the computer and how I would receive my information. She seemed very knowledgeable and referred to my previous care to help build on topics we discussed. She was great.

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May 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Syed is the most thorough Doctor I have ever seen. Listened to all my concerns and formulated a plan of action.

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Thorough, kind, smart doctor who isn't rude and is very good at her job.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

She's amazing

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Syed is always pleasant kind informative and very professional. She takes the time to explain and any questions.

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May 15, 2025

5.0

Thourghly explained my procedure and answered all my questions

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May 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Syed is awesome! Great bedside manners, is kind, caring , and listens to you and gives feedback. I highly recommend her.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Explains everything very well and does not rush. Very thorough.

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