Dr. Syed M. Haider

Name: Dr. Syed M. Haider
Specialty: Internal Medicine (Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist)
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Mercy General Hospital, Dignity Health Medical Foundation
Locations: Sacramento, California
Languages Spoken: English 
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: 1063520120

About the Doctor

Dr. Syed M. Haider is an internist and hospitalist practicing in Sacramento, California, affiliated with Mercy General Hospital. He received his medical degree from Rawalpindi Medical College, completed a transitional year internship at Grand Rapids Medical Education, and finished his internal medicine residency at Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University. With more than 21 years of experience, Dr. Haider has expertise in five key areas: chronic hypertension, atrial fibrillation and flutter, heart failure, sepsis, and coronary artery disease. He accepts new patients and a range of insurance plans including Medicare, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Medicaid.

• Graduate of Rawalpindi Medical College

• Internal medicine residency at Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/MSU 

• Over 21 years of clinical experience

• Expert in hypertension, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, sepsis, and coronary artery disease

• Affiliated with Mercy General Hospital 

Education & Training

Medical School – Rawalpindi Medical College
Residency – Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University, Internal Medicine 
Fellowship/Additional Training – Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center/Michigan State University (St. Mary’s), Internship, Transitional Year 

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension

• Atrial fibrillation and flutter

• Heart failure

• Sepsis

• Coronary artery disease

• Pneumonia and respiratory infections

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Acute kidney injury

• Diabetes mellitus

• Gastrointestinal bleeding

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive inpatient admission and discharge evaluations

• Management of acute medical emergencies (sepsis, heart failure exacerbation, arrhythmias)

• Central line placement (inferred)

• Paracentesis and thoracentesis (inferred)

• Lumbar puncture (inferred)

• Interpretation of diagnostic labs, imaging, and electrocardiograms

• Coordination of specialist consultations

• Medication reconciliation and optimization

• Discharge planning and follow-up coordination

Services Offered

Dr. Syed M. Haider provides inpatient medical care exclusively within Mercy General Hospital. As a hospitalist, he manages adult patients admitted with acute illnesses, chronic disease exacerbations, or complex medical conditions such as heart failure, sepsis, atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery disease. His services include daily rounding, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and coordination with surgeons, nurses, case managers, and other specialists. He ensures seamless transitions from the emergency department to the hospital ward and then to discharge or rehabilitation facilities. Dr. Haider also provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and post-hospital care. Patients cannot schedule outpatient appointments with him; they encounter him only during hospital stays.

• Inpatient admission, workup, and management for acutely ill adults

• Daily hospital rounds and multidisciplinary care coordination

• Acute heart failure management and optimization

• Sepsis resuscitation and ongoing critical care

• Atrial fibrillation treatment (rate control, rhythm control, anticoagulation)

• Management of hypertensive emergencies and coronary artery disease

• Coordination of care with cardiologists, intensivists, and primary care physicians

• Discharge planning, medication reconciliation, and follow-up appointment scheduling

Accepted Insurances

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, POS, PPO)

• CA State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS)

Practice Locations

Address: 4001 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819
Phone: (916) 453-4966

Hospital Affiliations

• Mercy General Hospital – Sacramento, California