Overview
Syed Hussain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresh Meadows, New York.
Dr. Hussain is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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Locations
16303 Horace Harding Expy, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hussain 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.
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Syed Hussain
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Syed Hussain?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Syed Hussain by calling their office at 718-670-2386. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Syed Hussain a top-rated expert for Bile Duct Obstruction?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Syed Hussain is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bile Duct Obstruction, 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. Syed Hussain specialize in?
While Dr. Syed Hussain is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Syed Hussain participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Syed Hussain has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bile Duct Obstruction. You can view a list of Dr. Syed Hussain's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Syed Hussain accept my insurance?
Dr. Syed Hussain accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-670-2386 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Hussain isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Hussain isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- EndoscopyDr. Hussain isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Hussain isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Advanced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Hussain isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Hussain isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Hussain isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Hussain isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Hussain isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Hussain isAdvanced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Hussain isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- AchalasiaDr. Hussain isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Hussain isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Hussain isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Hussain isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Hussain isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
