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Office
1670 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30033Phone+1 404-321-6111Fax+1 404-616-2474
Summary
- I am an internist and geriatric medicine physician, board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. My clinical practice is based at Atlanta VA Medical Center. 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 CohortHealth and Aging Policy Fellows Program, Health Policy , 2023 - 2024
- American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program 2023-2024 CohortAmerican Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program, Health Policy, 2023 - 2024
- Wake Forest University School of LawMaster of Studies in Law, Health Law Track , 2021 - 2024
- Loyola University Medical CenterFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2009 - 2010
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2008
- Dow University of Health SciencesClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- GA State Medical License 2014 - 2025
- IL State Medical License 2009 - 2017
- OH State Medical License 2010 - 2016
- 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
- Gabapentinoid prescribing in Veterans Administration emergency departments implementing EQUIPPED.Quratulain Syed, Gerald McGwin, Zachary Burningham, Jessica L Kelleher, Jennie Mather
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2024-04-01 - 8 citationsTelehealth Policy, Practice, and Education: a Position Statement of the Society of General Internal Medicine.Anders Chen, Mariam H Ayub, Rebecca G Mishuris, Jorge A Rodriguez, Kendrick Gwynn
Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2023-08-01 - Do Refill Gaps Indicate Nonadherence? A Perspective on the Medication Adherence Metric for Quality Rating of Medicare Advantage Plans.Quratulain Syed, Camille E Vaughan, Sire D Sow
Population Health Management. 2023-02-01
Journal Articles
- BACK TO THE FUTURE: ALTERNATIVE MODELS OF PAYMENT AND THE FUTURE FOR GENERAL INTERNISTSQuratulain 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 ProvidersSyed 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 LeadershipSyed 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 minoritiesDubbaka P, Okosun I, Syed Q, American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2018
- Does understanding equal compliance? Medication compliance post hospital dischargeSyed 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 OutcomesBhagavatula 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 Delirium1/23/2018
- The New AGS National Online Curriculum: Innovative Ways to Be a Quicker, Better Geriatrics Educator for All LearnersOrlando, FL - 1/1/2018
- to PEG or not to PEG1/1/2018
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Other
- When a Doctor Becomes a CaregiverSyed Q
http://www.healthinaging.org/blog/when-a-doctor-becomes-a-caregiver/
1/1/2017 - Have your scheduled your Medicare wellness visit yet?Syed Q
http://www.healthinaging.org/blog/have-you-scheduled-your-medicare-wellness-visit-yet/
1/1/2016 - Why is my food tasteless?Syed Q
http://www.healthinaging.org/blog/why-is-my-food-tasteless/
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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?May 10th, 2021
- 12 Unusual COVID-19 Symptoms That Are Striking SeniorsMay 14th, 2020
- Médicos Dicen Que Los Adultos Mayores Con COVID-19 Presentan Síntomas InusualesApril 24th, 2020
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Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Hindi, Urdu
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