As a board-certified dentist, Dr. Syed graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago Dental School, where he received his DMD. Along the way, he earned several scholarships and awards, including the prestigious Frances Best Watkins Award, Dr. Kamlesh Amin award, and Dr. Lina K. Tharp Award, recognizing his clinical excellence, academic standings, compassion for patients, and leadership skills.
Dr. Syed also spent a year doing an intense Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency in New York University, where he trained with pioneers in the field of oral surgery. His training focused on dental implants and treating complicated oral surgical procedures.
To stay current and provide the best and most advanced treatment options, Dr. Syed believes in learning for life and is very active in continuing education programs. He is a member of several dental organizations and study clubs.