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Dr. Syed Jafar, MD

Dr. Syed Jafar, MD

Psychiatrist
CA
Hi! I am a board-certified general adult psychiatrist and have been practicing for approximately 24 years as an inpatient and outpatient psychiatrist in Seattle and San Diego. I completed my medical school at Jinnah Sindh Medical University, earning my Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree, and did my residency training in New York. I believe in knowing the patient thoroughly and try my best to achieve the optimal positive outcome.

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

2.33

Average wait time

3.00

Bedside manner

3.00

About Dr. Syed Jafar

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused
Person-Centered
Interpersonal
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Muslim

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Syed Jafar

Hi! I am a board-certified general adult psychiatrist and have been practicing for approximately 24 years as an inpatient and outpatient psychiatrist in Seattle and San Diego. I completed my medical school at Jinnah Sindh Medical University, earning my Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree, and did my residency training in New York. I believe in knowing the patient thoroughly and try my best to achieve the optimal positive outcome.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I engage in a warm and empathic manner, try to understand the issues person is struggling with and come up with a treatment plan that best suits his/her needs. I want to make sure that all the questions were answered according to the person's satisfaction.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

The first session is about knowing the person, gathering more information and knowing the circumstances that brought the person to see a psychiatrist. Coordination of care is established by involving the primary care physician and the therapist with the person's consent.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
  • Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

More information on payments and coverage

I take most of their insurances except Medicare and MediCal. Payment for the services are managed by Headway.

Areas of expertise

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

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Education and training

  • Medical School - Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Awards and publications

  • Physician of the year in 2006, 2012 and 2013.

NPI number

1164437521

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
2.33
Wait time
3.00
Bedside manner
3.00
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This was the most terrible experience I booked appointment for 12 o’clock the next day the doctor called in he came up with an excuse and then rescheduled it for the next day and he cancel the appointment again terrible customer service terrible doctor
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Dr. Syed Jafar generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Jafar's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Which board certifications does Dr. Syed Jafar have?

Dr. Syed Jafar is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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

Dr. Syed Jafar frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Syed Jafar on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Syed Jafar speak?

Dr. Syed Jafar speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Syed Jafar in reviews?

3 patients have reviewed Dr. Syed Jafar. The overall rating for this doctor is 2.33/5. They have a 3/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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