4.6
5 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
A.M. Nisar Syed is a board certified cancer specialist in Radiation Oncology and is recognized as one of the international pioneers of modern brachytherapy.
After receiving his medical doctorate in India, he completed his internship, surgical residency and served as a senior registrar in the United Kingdom as well as in Edinborough, Scotland. He then completed a surgical fellowship in Chicago, Illinois before moving to Washington, D.C. to train in radiation with Dr. Erlich Henschcke, an early pioneer in the field of brachytherapy.
As an Assistant Professor at USC Medical School, Dr. Syed developed a number of revolutionary brachytherapy procedures for prostate, breast, rectum, and cervical cancer. These procedures have become the international standard of care in the use of brachytherapy treatments.
He has devoted much of his time to the training of physicians around the world, as well as the training of residents from USC, UC Irvine, UCLA, Loma Linda University, Stanford and many …other schools of medicine.
Dr. Syed is the Founder of the American Brachytherapy Society (formerly the American Endocurietherapy Society) and has served as its Secretary, Program Chair, Lecturer and President. He is the Founding Editor-in-Chief for the "Journal of Brachytherapy International."
He currently holds six academic appointments including three Clinical Professorships in the Departments of Radiation Oncology at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, University of California Irvine School of Medicine and the Los Angeles County - Martin Luther King Jr. - Drew Medical Center.
He has published more than 50 scientific publications and has given more than 100 formal presentations related to scientific research data.
Dr. Syed has also served as the Chancellor and Vice-Chair of the American College of Radiation Oncology and as Chairman of the Radiation Oncology Committee of the Indo-American Cancer Society.
Dr. Syed retains memberships in numerous oncologic societies.
He is on the medical staff at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, and Saddleback Memorial Medical Center.
Read More Read less After receiving his medical doctorate in India, he completed his internship, surgical residency and served as a senior registrar in the United Kingdom as well as in Edinborough, Scotland. He then completed a surgical fellowship in Chicago, Illinois before moving to Washington, D.C. to train in radiation with Dr. Erlich Henschcke, an early pioneer in the field of brachytherapy.
As an Assistant Professor at USC Medical School, Dr. Syed developed a number of revolutionary brachytherapy procedures for prostate, breast, rectum, and cervical cancer. These procedures have become the international standard of care in the use of brachytherapy treatments.
He has devoted much of his time to the training of physicians around the world, as well as the training of residents from USC, UC Irvine, UCLA, Loma Linda University, Stanford and many …other schools of medicine.
Dr. Syed is the Founder of the American Brachytherapy Society (formerly the American Endocurietherapy Society) and has served as its Secretary, Program Chair, Lecturer and President. He is the Founding Editor-in-Chief for the "Journal of Brachytherapy International."
He currently holds six academic appointments including three Clinical Professorships in the Departments of Radiation Oncology at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, University of California Irvine School of Medicine and the Los Angeles County - Martin Luther King Jr. - Drew Medical Center.
He has published more than 50 scientific publications and has given more than 100 formal presentations related to scientific research data.
Dr. Syed has also served as the Chancellor and Vice-Chair of the American College of Radiation Oncology and as Chairman of the Radiation Oncology Committee of the Indo-American Cancer Society.
Dr. Syed retains memberships in numerous oncologic societies.
He is on the medical staff at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, and Saddleback Memorial Medical Center.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 63 years of experience
- 72 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
- Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital
- 2 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 19 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Spent time with me
- Flexible scheduling
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Office Locations
Dr. Alam Mehdi Nisar Syed has 3 locationsMemorial Radiation Oncology Medical Group
18111 Brookhurst St Ste 300Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Tel: (714) 962-7100
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Med School: Osmania Medical College | Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine | Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Alam Mehdi Nisar Syed has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Alam Mehdi Nisar Syed has the following 19 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
63 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital
Medical School
Osmania Medical CollegeGraduated in 1963
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