Abrahim U. Syed, MD
Primary Specialty
Rheumatology
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Practice Focus Areas
- Ankylosing Spondylitis/Axial Spondyloarthritis
- Crystal Arthritis
- Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scleroderma
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Rush University Medical College - 2013
- Residency:
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2016
- Fellowships:
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Johns Hopkins University - 2018
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology (Certified)
Practice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Central DuPage HospitalDelnor Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 24, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Syed was thoughtful, and thoroughly and clearly explained the medical evaluation and his findings and recommendations. He took the time I needed and listened well. Prior to selecting him, I had researched his academic and training background which was impressive as well.
August 23, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe makes you feel like you are his only patient. I was having a bad flare and in quite a bit of pain. I messaged Dr. Syed on MyChart. He replied within two hours and had a prescription called in immediately! It was Dr. Syed himself replying to a random message...not a nurse, not an assistant. Instead of taking days to get pain relief I was having relief within a few hours. I was extremely grateful for Dr. Syed that day!
July 27, 2023
5.0 star star star star starMy first visit Dr. Syed has it all I should say. Takes time to read and listen to your history. And importantly he does his assessments and would go from there. Very compassionate too. I’m happy I found Dr. Syed!
July 05, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Syed is very attentive and concern. He’s the doctor who will make an effort to get to the bottom of a root problem/illness. Dr. Syed ordered several test and blood work and he listened to my concerns.
June 21, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Syed was very patient and listened to all my concerns. He answered all my questions and explained everything I needed to know regarding my arthritis symptoms. He also explained my test results in detail. I would definitely recommend him to others.
June 07, 2023
5.0 star star star star starLike I said above, Dr is very patient and clear about treatment options. I could tell he familiarized himself prior to this initial visit. Listened and acknowledged anything I said. Just everything you would look for as a new patient.
June 01, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Abrahim Syed is the main reason! He is an excellent knowledgeable doctor yet so kind, humble, treats patient with respect, a great listener with a comprehensive approach to patient care. He is a doctor with a good heart. Haven’t met anyone like him!
April 20, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe is very knowledgeable, compassionate and concerned about me improving. He spent a lot of time discussing multiple approaches and what our plan is for my condition. I feel very good about being under his care and direction.
April 19, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Syed is an incredible. He is so smart and compassionate and came to me highly endorsed by his peers but by patient referrals as well. I was truly blindsided by the diagnosis I received when I began seeing Dr. Syed. Not knowing what to expect and coming to him and a great deal on his comfort I left my first appointment, feeling so optimistic about the treatment plan that he had choose for me . I was well-informed regarding my expectations for the time line to begin to see results and what specific symptoms I could expect to be addressed in this same time frame, any potential side effects and what solutions could be given to reasonably manage a possible side effect should one exist . He has changed the quality of my life and I am so grateful to have him as my Dr .
March 27, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Syed is terrific - he was able to diagnose an autoimmune disease after I struggled to find answers at another healthcare provider. Getting my diagnosis and answers was such a relief for me and my family. Dr. Syed is thoughtful, caring, and patient. He is also very responsive to any my chart messages I have sent and concerns I've had about my health. I feel really fortunate to have him as my rheumatologist.
March 21, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI really appreciated how much Dr. Syed listened to me and any questions or concerns I had. He was extremely thorough, easy to talk to, and patient with me, and I felt really heard and supported by him, which I greatly appreciated. He was extremely knowledgable and also did a great job of walking me through each step of our appointment and potential next steps.
Disclosures
Abrahim U. Syed, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
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