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Quratulain Syed, MD, Geriatrics, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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Geriatrics Atlanta, GA

Physician

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Summary

  • I am a primary care and geriatric medicine physician. I am board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. My clinical interests include geriatric syndromes, transitions of care, polypharmacy, and cognitive disorders. My research and health policy interests include alternative models of care and payment for primary care and chronic disease management, quality metrics, clinician burnout, and deprescribing.

Education & Training

  • Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program 2023-2024 Cohort
    Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program 2023-2024 CohortHealth and Aging Policy Fellows Program, Health Policy , 2023
  • American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program 2023-2024 Cohort
    American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program 2023-2024 CohortAmerican Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program, Health Policy, 2023
  • Wake Forest University School of Law
    Wake Forest University School of LawMaster of Studies in Law, Health Law Track (ongoing), 2021
  • Loyola University Medical Center
    Loyola University Medical CenterFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2009 - 2010
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2008
  • Dow University of Health Sciences
    Dow University of Health SciencesClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2009 - 2017
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2010 - 2016
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2008 - 2015
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • BACK TO THE FUTURE: ALTERNATIVE MODELS OF PAYMENT AND THE FUTURE FOR GENERAL INTERNISTS  
    Quratulain Syed, MD; Sara Turbow, MD, MPH; Camille Vaughan, MD, MS, SGIM Forum, 2/2023
  • Coping with Peer-to-Peer Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace: A Primer for Healthcare Providers  
    Syed Q, Redmond N, Bussey-Jones J, Price-Haywood E, Genao I, SGIM Forum, 1/1/2019
  • Coping with Harassment and Discrimination in Health Care: A Primer for Leadership  
    Syed Q, Redmond N, Bussey-Jones J, Price-Haywood E, Genao I, SGIM Forum, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Comparative analysis of co-morbid conditions and driving status among older adults belonging to racial minorities
    Dubbaka P, Okosun I, Syed Q, American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2018
  • Does understanding equal compliance? Medication compliance post hospital discharge
    Syed Q, Malcolm N, Lindsey K, Jordan Q, American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA, 1/1/2016
  • The impact of Geriatric Medicine Consults on Inpatient Outcomes
    Bhagavatula S, Syed Q, Kim D, Factora R, American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Types of Delirium 
    1/23/2018
  • The New AGS National Online Curriculum: Innovative Ways to Be a Quicker, Better Geriatrics Educator for All Learners 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2018
  • to PEG or not to PEG 
    1/1/2018
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Other

Authored Content

  • Over 60? Stop Doing This Now, Say ExpertsJune 2021
  • Highlights and Wins at AGS 2021May 2021
  • When a Doctor Becomes a Caregiver10/5/2017
  • Why is my food tasteless?11/14/2016
  • Have you scheduled your Medicare wellness visit yet?10/17/2016
  • Have You Been a Victim of a Financial Scam?10/21/2015
  • Finally summer! Time to get some sunshine!6/20/2015
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Press Mentions

  • I Wanted to Travel in Retirement, but a Health Issue Has Me Worried. How Can I Safely Hit the Road?
    I Wanted to Travel in Retirement, but a Health Issue Has Me Worried. How Can I Safely Hit the Road?May 10th, 2021
  • 12 Unusual COVID-19 Symptoms That Are Striking Seniors
    12 Unusual COVID-19 Symptoms That Are Striking SeniorsMay 14th, 2020
  • Médicos Dicen Que Los Adultos Mayores Con COVID-19 Presentan Síntomas Inusuales
    Médicos Dicen Que Los Adultos Mayores Con COVID-19 Presentan Síntomas InusualesApril 24th, 2020
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Urdu

Hospital Affiliations