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Dr. Syed Alam, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 65
Dr. Syed Alam, MD
4.9 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. Syed Alam, MD is a Pulmonologist in Bakersfield, CA.
Dr. Syed Alam, MD
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Dr. Syed Alam, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 65
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Syed Alam, MD is a Pulmonologist in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Alam graduated from Dow Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences. Dr. Syed Alam, MD is a Pulmonologist in Bakersfield, CA and has 42 years experience. Dr. Alam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, Adventist Health Bakersfield, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. Dr. Alam has experience treating conditions like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Shortness of Breath and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alam received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Alam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alam also speaks Panjabi and Spanish. Dr. Alam is board certified in Pulmonology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Interstitial Lung Disease
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Abdominal Pain
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Acute Sinusitis
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Aspergillosis
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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Common Cold
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Gallstones
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Thyroid Cancer
Valley Fever
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bronchoscopy
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
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Allergic Rhinitis
Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
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Appendicitis
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cellulitis
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chondromalacia
Chronic Bronchiolitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
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Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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Fibromyalgia
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Iodine Deficiency
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Lung Nodule
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Malnutrition
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Menstrual Disorders
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Narcolepsy
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
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Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
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Pollen Allergy
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
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Thyroid Disease
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Coumadin® Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
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Locations

  1. 1 Syed Alam MD Pulmonology A Professional Med Corp.
    2901 Sillect Ave Ste 202, Bakersfield, CA 93308
  2. 2 Office
    5531 Business Park S Ste 201, Bakersfield, CA 93309

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4.9
Based on 24 Reviews
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Jul 04, 2024
Dr. Alam is every good to explain what solution in asthma inhaler recommending.
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Panjabi
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dow Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Alam frequently treats the following conditions: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Shortness of Breath and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Syed Alam, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, Adventist Health Bakersfield, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Syed Alam, MD holds board certification in Pulmonology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

    1100 Magellan Dr, Tehachapi, CA

  • Adventist Health Bakersfield

    2615 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

    1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA