Summary

Dr. Syed Alam is a pulmonologist who earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College and brings four decades of experience to respiratory medicine. He focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. Dr. Alam is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds in the Bakersfield community.

Dr. Alam practices at multiple locations throughout Bakersfield, California, including Mercy Hospital Downtown, Bakersfield Heart Hospital, and Adventist Health Bakersfield. He specializes in treating chronic lung disease and COPD, helping patients manage these long-term breathing conditions. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate how well lungs are working. Patients have rated Dr. Alam 4.4 out of 5 stars for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 40 years of experience
  • 63 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • 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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Speaks Spanish, English
BAKERSFIELD , CABakersfield , CABakersfield , CALamont , CA
Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: Al-Baath University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of Medicine Med School: Univ Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College Of Med
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Syed Alam speak?
Dr. Syed Alam speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. Syed Alam accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Syed Alam has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Syed Alam?
You can find contact information for Dr. Syed Alam here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Syed Alam affiliated with?
Dr. Syed Alam is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown.

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