Summary

Dr. Syed Alam is a pulmonologist with four decades of experience treating respiratory and lung conditions. He earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College and has dedicated his career to helping patients with complex breathing disorders. Dr. Alam speaks both English and Spanish, making his care accessible to diverse communities in Bakersfield.

Dr. Alam practices at multiple locations throughout Bakersfield, California, with his primary affiliation at Mercy Hospital Downtown. He specializes in treating chronic lung disease, COPD, and chronic bronchitis. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to diagnose and monitor lung conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Alam highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.4 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 40 years of experience
  • 63 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Dow Medical College
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Syed Masroor Alam has 4 locations

Syed Alam Pulmonology Inc

5531 Business Park S Ste 201Bakersfield, CA 93309
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bakersfield Heart Hospital

3001 Sillect AveBakersfield, CA 93308

Mercy Hospital Downtown

2215 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301

Adventist Health Bakersfield

2615 Chester AveBakersfield, CA 93301

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PulmonologyCritical Care MedicineSleep MedicinePulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
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3.4 
40 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Bakersfield , CABakersfield , CABakersfield , CABakersfield , CA
Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: University Of Medicine Med School: Goa Medical College Med School: Dow Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Syed Masroor Alam

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Capital Health Plan
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • QualCare
  • QualCare - IPA
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SelectHealth
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Syed Masroor Alam has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Syed Masroor Alam has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Dr. Syed Masroor Alam holds a probation medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with a probation medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Dow Medical College in 1987 and Dow Medical College in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Alam's NPI number is 1073541512.

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Where is Dr. Syed Alam's office located?
Dr. Syed Alam's office is located at 5531 Business Park S Ste 201, Bakersfield, CA, 93309.

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