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Dr. Syed Alam, MD

Dr. Syed Alam, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Syed Alam, MD is a pulmonologist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alam has extensive experience in Interstitial Lung Disease and Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from Dow Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley and Adventist Health Bakersfield. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

2901 Sillect Ave Ste 202 Bakersfield, CA 93308
Telehealth available

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Dr. Alam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alam

4.7

25 ratings, 11 with a written review
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2 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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BigT – Dec 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alexander Varela – Jul 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Chod – Jul 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda – Sep 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Patricia Jones – Jul 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Carolyn Nelson – Jun 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Susan Laramy – Apr 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Terry and Chuck Wyckoff – Feb 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Pam – Jul 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Bakersfield – May 10, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Patricia in Bakersfield, CA – Jun 24, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I work in partnership with patients, offering high-quality, and individualized care with compassion. I believe communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Please contact our office with additional questions. We look forward to hearing from you.
  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Internal Medicine

  • Critical Care Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Dow Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Medical Specialties
Pulmonology
Self designated 
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  • Panjabi

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Syed Alam MD Pulmonology A Professional Med Corp.2901 Sillect Ave Ste 202 Bakersfield, CA 93308
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Office5531 Business Park S Ste 201 Bakersfield, CA 93309
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

    1100 Magellan Dr
    Tehachapi, CA 93561
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St
    Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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