
Overview
Rashid Z Syed, M.D., is a Transplant Hepatologist with board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. After graduating from Aga Khan University Medical College, Dr. Syed did his Internal Medicine residency at New York Medical College/Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. Dr. Syed then completed a Transplant Hepatology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL followed by a Gastroenterology fellowship at Oschsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. He then worked as an Assistant Professor and Transplant Hepatologist for 7 years at University of South Florida/Tampa General Hospital before joining the Medical City Dallas Transplant Institute in 2024.
Dr. Syed’s clinical interests include liver transplantation, alcohol-related liver disease, metabolic dysfunction associated liver disease (MASLD), hepatitis B, hepatitis C, auto-immune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, acute liver failure, cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Dr. Syed is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
7777 Forest Ln Ste C-339, Dallas, TX 75230
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Syed has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants Of Texas - Waxahachie
Sumeet Asrani, MD, MSc is the Chief of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute in Dallas. He has served as the Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Liver Disease since 2016. He provides clinical care at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Waxahachie. Recently, Dr. Asrani has restructured the research enterprise of the Simmons Transplant Institute and has been instrumental in elevating the name of the Institute and Baylor Scott & White as a recognized presence in the national and international academic world. Dr. Asrani received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He did his internship and residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He went on to complete fellowships in gastroenterology, hepatology and transplant hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota before joining the transplant hepatology team at Baylor University Medical Center in 2013. Dr. Asrani has published 140 peer review publications, 300 abstracts and given over 125 national and international presentations. In addition, he has mentored more than 30 trainees to help advance their medical careers. Dr. Asrani previously served as an associate editor for the American Journal of Transplantation (AJT) and as an associate editor for Liver Transplantation (LT). He is actively involved in national and international collaborations to improve care for patients with liver disease. Dr. Asrani specializes in the management of patients with end-stage liver disease, liver transplantation candidates and recipients. His other clinical interests include liver cancer, viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and alcohol associated liver disease. His research interests focus on early identification of patients with cirrhosis, improving quality of patients with liver disease especially in the rural setting, improving kidney function in patients with liver disease and organ allocation. In his free time, Dr, Asrani enjoys various fitness endeavors, playing the drums, and traveling with his wife and four children. Dr. Asrani was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Dr. Asrani is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Asrani is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Transplant Hepatology, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants Of Texas - Dallas
"Dr. Rahimi is board certified in transplant hepatatology, gastroenterology and internal medicine. His clinical interests include chronic liver disease, liver cancer, liver failure, metabolic and autoimmune diseases of the liver, viral hepatitis, complications of cirrhosis and liver transplantation. Dr. Rahimi has authored several research articles on improving the outcomes of patients with advanced liver disease. Dr. Rahimi holds a Master of Science in Applied Physiology from Finch University of Health Sciences in North Chicago and medical degree from Chicago Medical School. While completing his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, he concurrently obtained a Master of Science in Clinical Research in the Department of Public Health. Upon relocating to Dallas, Dr. Rahimi completed two fellowships, the first in Gastroenterology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, in Dallas. Read more about Dr. Rahimi’s publications on PubMed.gov and the Baylor Health Sciences Library . Read Dr. Rahimi's article, ""5 things you need to know about fatty liver disease (and how to reverse it)"" . Dr. Rahimi is involved in a study around the use of statins in patients with advanced liver failure and cirrhosis. Read more here . Dr. Rahimi was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2024 and 2025. Read Dr. Rahimi's article, ""Can fatty liver be reversed? 5 common questions, answered.""". Dr. Rahimi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Esophageal Varices, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Rahimi is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rashid Syed
Is Dr. Rashid Syed a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rashid Syed is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hepatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Rashid Syed specialize in?
While Dr. Rashid Syed is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Rashid Syed participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rashid Syed has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Rashid Syed's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rashid Syed accept my insurance?
Dr. Rashid Syed accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Syed isDistinguished. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Syed isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- CirrhosisDr. Syed isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Syed isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- HepatitisDr. Syed isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- JaundiceDr. Syed isDistinguished. Learn about Jaundice.
- Advanced
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Syed isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Syed isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Budd-Chiari SyndromeDr. Syed isAdvanced. Learn about Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
- CholangitisDr. Syed isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Dubin-Johnson SyndromeDr. Syed isAdvanced. Learn about Dubin-Johnson Syndrome.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Syed isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Experienced
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Syed isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arginase DeficiencyDr. Syed isExperienced. Learn about Arginase Deficiency.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Syed isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Syed isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Syed isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.

