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MaleAbout Qarab Syed
Biography
Qarab H. Syed, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist in the Regional Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at the Cleveland Clinic Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center, 16761 South Park Center, Strongsville, Ohio.
Special Interests: Diagnosis, evaluation and management of heart failure, heart valve disease, chest pain (angina), irregular heart beat (arrhythmia), dizziness and fainting (syncope), leg swelling and pain, shortness of breath; heart attack risk assessment using cardiac CT and calcium scoring; sleep apnea evaluation and management.
Number of Patients Treated: Dr. Syed has performed more than 500 trans-esophageal echocardiograms and thousands of cardiac stress tests, nuclear stress tests and Holter monitor studies for the diagnosis, evaluation and management of heart disease. He also has interpreted thousands of echocardiograms and ultrasounds for evaluation of blood flow in the legs.
Education and Training: Dr. Syed earned his medical degree from the Aga Khan University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. and served his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at State University of New York, Brooklyn, N.Y. Dr. Syed joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2018.
About Dr. Syed: “I consider it a privilege to interact with the patients and families who bestow their trust in me and my skills. I like to diagnose heart disease early in its course so later symptoms and complications can be prevented. I go the extra mile to teach patients about their ailments so they can be part of the disease management process, and I try to relieve patients’ fears about heart disease with education.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Syed enjoys playing tennis and table tennis.
Locations
- Medina Medical Office Building
- 970 East Washington Street, Medina, OH 44256
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- Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center
- 16761 Southpark Center, Strongsville, OH 44136
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 1999
- Residency: Staten Island University Hospital, 1996
- Internship: AGA Khan University, 1992
- Medical Education: Aga Khan University Medical College, 1991
Board Certifications
- National Board of Echocardiography: National Board of Echocardiography, 2015
- Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography: National Board of Echocardiography, 2015
- Nuclear Cardiology: Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, 2003
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
260 ratings, 30 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
Very friendly, respectful and attentive. Best doctor I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Dr. Syed was very personable. He addressed all of my concerns and explained things clearly and calmly. Dr. Syed was exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Dr Henry is A++ in ALL areas
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Doctor Syed was very easy to talk to and very understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Dr. Syed was a very kind and courteous person!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Great doctor I love him he generally cares about people this whole staff too but mainly him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Not to mention, Dr. Syed is the BEST!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
I will always sing the praises of Dr. Syed . . . SO glad I found him and he is my Cardiologist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr. Syed was very cordial and easy to talk to. We discussed the test results and he answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Thank you Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Syed for excellent patient care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Excellent Dr. Very thorough, professional and answered all of my questions. Highly recommend!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr was very caring, took time to listen to all concerns & made sure I under understood everything. Felt he treated me as family. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
I felt valued by this doctor; he put my concerns at ease. I like him very much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Very comfortable with Dr. Syed. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Appointment was on time. Dr. Had reviewed personal information before seeing me. He was clear in his explanation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr Syed was highly recommended and I am very grateful that I was able to get an appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
I am so pleased to have Dr. Syed for my cardiologist, I can't say enough good things about him!!! He was so through, professional, knowledgeable, and kind!!! He really took time to explain things so well and answer all my questions. I really appreciate his upbeat and positive attitude!!! Thank you Dr. Syed!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Dr Syed is great I am lucky to have him as my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Depends on whether the Dr. Remains there. If he leaves, that means another long time for an appt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Doctor is very professional, friendly and caring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Very happy with Dr Syed Friendly, explained things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Excellent time with Dr and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr. Syed is a very good Doctor that cares about his patients. You don't ever feel rushed in his office and he explains things very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr syed is very thorough and interested in my well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
The doctor was very caring, explained every concern well, reviewed all last visits in detail, was patient & I never felt rushed. He brought to light that I had a missing heart beat & I was never told about it in previous visits to the ER.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Syed to anyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr Sayed was the best cardiologist I have seen over my years of seeing a cardiologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
I loved Dr Sayed's thoroughness and professionalism. I plan to keep him as my cardiologist as long as he is available. He was so nice and kind and had some very good suggestions on staying healthy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
I was pleasantly surprised by the interaction. Very friendly and personable Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Initially, The cancellation from the previous Doctor and lack of ability to reschedule in a reasonable amount of time was very upsetting. However, I felt very comfortable with Dr Syed and was glad he is my provider now.