Dr. Omar Syed, MD, New City, NY | Neurosurgeon

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Omar Syed

Dr. Syed received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine and he completed his neurosurgical residency training at The Neurological Institute of New York at Columbia University Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery at the University of Tennessee/Semmes-Murphey Clinic in Memphis. Prior to joining Metropolitan Neurosurgery, Dr. Syed practiced in New York. He served as Director of the Spine Radiosurgery Program, Assistant Director of the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Program at Northern Westchester Hospital and was appointed to the Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation Board. He also served as the Vice-Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery and Director of Spine Surgery at Putnam Hospital Center. He has been an active member of the Westchester County Medical Society having held various positions including President of the Westchester County Medical Society. A Castle Connolly top neurosurgeon, Dr. Syed has exceptional bedside manner and he values and takes the time to understand the individual needs and preferences of his patients. He operates at Englewood Hospital in New Jersey and The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City

Is this doctor in your insurance network?

Enter your insurance carrier and plan

choose insurance

In-network insurances

Aetna

BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

200+ more in-network plans

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Back and neck pain treatment without fusion

Lower back pain

Spinal fusion

Neck pain and spine problems

Back and neck pain treatment without fusion

Lower back pain

Spinal fusion

Neck pain and spine problems

Office locations

Metropolitan Neurosurgery (1 of 3)

226 N Main St, New City, NY 10956

Get directions

Metropolitan Neurosurgery (2 of 3)

309 Engle St, 1st Fl, Englewood, NJ 07631

Get directions

Metropolitan Neurosurgery (3 of 3)

906 Oak Tree Rd, Ste P, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Get directions

1 of 3

Education and background

Practice names

Metropolitan Neurosurgery

Board certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - NYU Langone Health, Doctor of Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Residency in Neurosurgery
University of Tennessee, Fellowship in Spine Surgery

Professional memberships

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
North American Spine Society

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1841459963

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove reviews. We also don't publish reviews that contain any private patient health information. Learn more here

1 review

Most relevant

April 9, 2026Colin R.Verified patient

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Omar Syed?

Generally, Dr. Omar Syed has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Syed's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Omar Syed accepting new patients?

Dr. Omar Syed generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Syed's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Omar Syed accept my insurance?

Choose your insurance plan to verify if Dr. Syed is in-network.

Can I make an appointment with Dr. Omar Syed online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Syed using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Omar Syed work with?

Dr. Omar Syed works with Metropolitan Neurosurgery.

Where is Dr. Omar Syed's office located?

Dr. Omar Syed has 3 office locations, including in New City, Englewood, and South Plainfield, view full addresses on Dr. Syed's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Omar Syed have?

Dr. Omar Syed is certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Omar Syed?

Dr. Omar Syed frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Neck Pain, Neurosurgery Consultation, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Omar Syed on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Omar Syed speak?

Dr. Omar Syed speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Omar Syed in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dr. Omar Syed. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.