Dr. Qaisar Syed, who specializes in pain management, received a bachelor of science degree in biology from West Virginia University and continued his education there, receiving his doctor of medicine. He served as chief resident while completing his residency in anesthesiology at Ruby Memorial Hospital and then went onto a fellowship in pain medicine at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at Hershey, PA.

 

In addition to his medical responsibilities, Dr. Syed has been an active volunteer over the years: Charleston Homeless and Street Medicine, where he provided medical care and gave health maintenance advice; Mountaineer Organization for Relief Efforts, to raise funds for people in Syria affected by the war; Ruby Memorial Hospital Pediatrics, where he maintained the playroom, showed families around the hospital, and interacted with the children who were patients; and Oncology Interest Group, where he served as treasurer.

 

Dr. Syed is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiology and the Spine Intervention Society. 

 

In his off time, Dr. Syed enjoys weightlifting, saying the activity helps keep him disciplined, and he also enjoys aerial photography using drones.

 

He joins UHC Neurosurgery, Spine, and Pain Center, the practice of Nathan Berry, DO; Annas Sabbagh, DO; and Gobind Singh, MD.