Saba Syed, MD — Psychiatrist in Chicago, IL
Address333 S Wabash Ave UNIT 2700 IL, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone+1312-519-3907
Websitedrsabasyedmd.com
Saba Syed, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Chicago, Illinois. She specializes in working with adults aged 21 and older who are experiencing mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Syed tailors treatments to individual needs, offering new coping strategies for difficult times and treating chronic conditions that affect daily functioning. Her clinical interests include affective disorders such as depressive and bipolar disorders. She completed her general psychiatry residency at Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Her undergraduate medical education was at St. Christopher IMD College of Medicine, with clinical rotations at Michael Reese Hospital, and she holds a BA in Natural Sciences from Johns Hopkins University.
Best for
- Adults with mood disorders
- Adults with anxiety disorders
- Individuals seeking tailored treatment
| Key services | Psychiatric evaluations, Treatment for mood disorders, Treatment for anxiety disorders |
| Tags | psychiatrist, chicago, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adults, depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, affective disorders, board-certified |
Reviews on Google4.8 · 18 reviews
Dr. Syed is an exceptional psychiatrist. She is compassionate, attentive, and truly listens. Her patient-centered approach feels genuine, and her expertise is evident in every interaction. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking thoughtful and effective psychiatric care.
Dr. Syed has been, and I do mean this literally, a lifesaver for me. I consider her to be one of the best doctors I've worked with. I've been seeing her for nearly 8 years.
Dr. Syed is an exceptional psychiatrist whom I wholeheartedly recommend. Over the past year, I've greatly benefited from her patient punctual, and empathetic approach. The treatment I've received has significantly improved my well-being.
I have tried many psychiatrist and she is hands down the best. I have been a patient since 2019. Not only does she listen attentively but her spirit is welcoming. This lady knows all my business. I highly recommend.
Dr. Syed is amazing. My quality of life has improved immensely since I've been seeing her. She's thoughtful, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable.
I have been a patient of Dr.Syed for many years now. Dr.Syed is very easy to talk to and has been a huge help to me over the years. I highly recommend her services.
I can't put into words the immense role Dr. Syed has played in my emotional growth and personal transformation. The kindness, empathy, and care that she possesses for each of her patients is clearly displayed during each of our interactions. I am so grateful that I was referred to Dr. Syed and strongly encourage anyone that has undergone trauma or is struggling with their mental and emotional health to work with Dr. Syed!
I have been a patient for almost 5 years. She has been hands down the single most consistent doctor I have ever had on this journey. You be the judge!
Dr. Sayed is a great psychiatrist! She is easy to talk to and has great advice. She is very responsive and always returns my calls/answers my questions within a day or two. I am very happy to have her as my psychiatrist and have been happy with everything we've worked on so far.
Dr Syed is an excellent provider! She's understanding and works extremely hard to meet clients where they are. I had a change in insurance for a time; once I was able to get back into her network, I went back to her practice as soon as I could. She's awesome if you're LGBTQ+, too! Cannot reccomend her enough.
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