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Dr. Zainul-Abideen Syed, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Schenectady, NY
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40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Zainul-Abideen Syed, MD

Dr. Zainul-Abideen Syed, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Schenectady, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Dow Medical College and is affiliated with Ellis Hospital and Albany Medical Center Hospital. Dr. Syed, completed a residency at Interfaith Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Syed an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Syed works at Practice in Schenectady, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Ulcer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Syed's Office Locations

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    1769 Union St Ste 2, Schenectady, NY 12309 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 688-1880

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ellis Hospital
  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

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Intestinal Ulcer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Heartburn
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Acid Reflux Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Zainul-Abideen Syed, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1366528523
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Interfaith Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Interfaith Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Interfaith Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Dow Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Syed accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Syed has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Syed has seen patients for Intestinal Ulcer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Syed on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Syed. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Syed.

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