GMC Number: 5208015

Dr Syed qualified his medical degree through Medical College Srinagar, Kashmir. He came to Scotland for core psychiatric training and then went on to complete higher Psychiatric training in Cambridge, achieving CCT in General Adult Psychiatry and substance misuse. Subsequently he did a Post Graduate Diploma in forensic psychiatry through King’s College London and MSc in NHS Leadership through Universities of Birmingham and Manchester. 

Dr Syed has been working as consultant psychiatrist in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) for last 13 years. He is a clinical and educational supervisor. He has previously served as associate clinical director for a number of years. Dr Syed holds the posts of medical appraisal lead and clinical lead for Out of Area Placements in CPFT. Dr Syed also leads on the CPFT in-patient contract with MOD.

Dr Syed has worked in numerous clinical services over the years. He has extensive experience as expert witness. His expertise includes diagnosis and management of Psychotic illnesses, Anxiety disorders, Mood disorders, ADHD and substance misuse. He has special interest in forensic and military psychiatry.