Dr. Salma Syed D.O.
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
University Hospital, L5 Stony Brook NY, 11794About
Dr. Salma Syed is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Syed specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
Education and Training
Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry 1970
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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- Dr. Christy Anne Beneri DOHsc Suny Stony Brook Stony Brook NY 11794
- Dr. Omolara Violet Aderinboye MDStony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook NY 11794
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- Dr. Lucy Pontrelli M.D.University Hospital, L5 Stony Brook NY 11794
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