Licensed Physician with 8+ years of comprehensive experience in multiple fields of medicine delivered in various healthcare settings, including inpatient and outpatient clinical work, as well medical consulting experience in utilization management, level of care status review, and appeals. Expert in the management of metabolic diseases, geriatrics, women’s health, general pediatric illnesses, well-child care, thyroid dysfunction, and non-surgical bariatrics. Skilled at many office procedures. Resourceful in utilizing technology and other resources to enhance the delivery of health care. Excellent communication, interpersonal and teaching skills with a proven ability to address complex healthcare challenges.

Medical Director Clinical Coverage Review/ Prior Authorization for Community & State Market @ From July 2015 to Present (6 months) Physician Advisor @ Serve as a clinical resource for Accretive Health PAS hospital clients by providing expert, second level reviews for admission status certification. Also serve as an expert in regulatory guidelines and utilization management, and help educate case management and medical staff members on these topics regularly. In addition, review Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Medicare and Commercial claims selected by providers for appeals. Services are performed electronically and telephonically with hospital clients to address the following issues: medical necessity, clinical and regulatory compliance, continued stay review, hospital reimbursement, and quality assurance. From January 2012 to June 2015 (3 years 6 months) Medical Director/Collaborating Physician @ Provide guidance, leadership, oversight and quality assurance for the mobile medical practice, which includes home health visits by mid-level providers. Collaborate with the mid-level providers to deliver clinical care. From May 2013 to February 2015 (1 year 10 months) Supervising Physician @ Provided oversight and expertise to mid-level providers managing occupational medicine patients at a temporary contracted construction site. From October 2011 to March 2012 (6 months) Hospitalist @ Inpatient medical management of patients at various hospitals in Houston, TX. Also managed and provided care for patients at long-term acute care facilities and nursing homes. From 2010 to 2011 (1 year) Family Practice Physician @ 7737 Southwest Fwy Suite 895 Houston, TX 77074 From February 2010 to September 2010 (8 months)

MD, Medicine @ David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA From 2000 to 2004 B.S., Biomedical Sciences, Minor in Political Science @ University of California, Riverside From 1996 to 2000 Clements High School From 1992 to 1996 Zahra Syed,MD is skilled in: Family Medicine, Healthcare, Medical Education, Internal Medicine, Medicine, Healthcare Management, EMR, Physicians, Hospitals, Healthcare Information Technology, Board Certified, EHR, Healthcare Consulting, Clinical Research, Emergency Medicine