Abrahim U. Syed
Experienced in Sarcoidosis

Dr. Abrahim U. Syed

Rheumatology
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
27650 Ferry Rd Ste 210, 
Waterman, IL 
Offers Telehealth
13 Years of Experience
Experienced in Sarcoidosis
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
27650 Ferry Rd Ste 210, 
Waterman, IL 
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Overview

Abrahim Syed is a Rheumatologist in Waterman, Illinois. Dr. Syed has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Rush University Medical College, 2013.0
Residency
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
Fellowships
Johns Hopkins University
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

27650 Ferry Rd Ste 210, Waterman, IL 60555
Call: 815-338-6600

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

4 Total Publications

Ranolazine-induced Elevation of Creatinine Kinase in the Absence of Statin Usage.
Ranolazine-induced Elevation of Creatinine Kinase in the Absence of Statin Usage.
Journal: Cureus
Published: August 23, 2018
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