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Dr. Iftikhar Syed, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Dr. Iftikhar Syed, MD
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Dr. Iftikhar Syed, MD is a General Surgeon in Schenectady, NY.
Dr. Iftikhar Syed, MD
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Dr. Iftikhar Syed, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Schenectady, NY
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52 years of experience
Dr. Iftikhar Syed, MD is a General Surgeon in Schenectady, NY.

About

Dr. Syed graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SIND / CHANDKA MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Iftikhar Syed, MD is a General Surgeon in Schenectady, NY and has 52 years experience. Dr. Syed currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ellis Hospital. Dr. Syed has experience treating conditions like Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Syed received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Syed's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Syed is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Colostomy
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Augmentation Cystoplasty Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Ellis Hospital
    1101 Nott St, Schenectady, NY 12308
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 243-4000
  2. 2 Ellis General Surgery
    1201 Nott St Ste 202, Schenectady, NY 12308
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 370-1814

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3.5
Based on 15 Reviews
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Mar 11, 2016
He is kind,considerate and explains the procedure well. No surprises and great follow-up He is always there for you and makes an illness easier to contend with
Carol V in Schenectady, NY — Mar 11, 2016
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF SIND / CHANDKA MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Iftikhar Syed, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Syed's profile.

Dr. Iftikhar Syed, MD is affiliated with Ellis Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Iftikhar Syed, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ellis Hospital

    1101 Nott St, Schenectady, NY