Dr. Syed M. Haider

Name: Dr. Syed M. Haider

Specialty: Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Rawalpindi Medical College

Affiliation(s): Mercy General Hospital, Sacramento, California

Location (City/State): Sacramento, California

Languages Spoken: English, Urdu, Hindi

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1063520120

About the Doctor

Dr. Syed M. Haider is a highly experienced internist and hospitalist based in Sacramento, California, with over 20 years of clinical practice in general internal medicine and hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from Rawalpindi Medical College, one of Pakistan’s most respected and established medical institutions, and completed his internship in Transitional Year at Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center/Michigan State University (St. Mary’s) from 2001 to 2002, followed by his residency in Internal Medicine at Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University from 2002 to 2005. Dr. Haider currently practices at Dignity Health Medical Foundation, located at 4001 J St, Sacramento, California, and is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Sacramento, ranked number 60 in California. He holds an active California State Medical License through 2027 and a Florida State Medical License through 2027 and accepts Medicare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Elevance, and California State Medicaid. Dr. Haider has demonstrated particularly high treatment volumes compared to the California state average in chronic hypertension, atrial fibrillation and flutter, heart failure, and sepsis, reflecting his extensive experience managing complex and critically ill hospitalized adult patients. He is currently accepting new patients and is known for his expertise in cardiovascular conditions, hospital medicine, and the management of acutely ill inpatients.

• Over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and hospital medicine
• MD from Rawalpindi Medical College
• Residency in Internal Medicine at Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University
• High treatment volumes in hypertension, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and sepsis
• Affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, ranked #60 in California
• Practices at Dignity Health Medical Foundation, Sacramento
• Active California and Florida State Medical Licenses through 2027
• Accepts Medicare, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and CA State Medicaid
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School – MD, Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan
• Internship – Transitional Year, Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center/Michigan State University, St. Mary’s (2001 to 2002)
• Residency – Internal Medicine, Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University (2002 to 2005)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Haider diagnoses and treats a broad and complex range of acute and chronic internal medicine conditions in adult patients, with demonstrated expertise in cardiovascular, infectious, and critical medical conditions.

• Chronic hypertension and high blood pressure
• Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
• Heart failure and congestive heart failure
• Coronary artery disease
• Sepsis and severe systemic infections
• Diabetes and metabolic disorders
• Pneumonia and respiratory infections
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Kidney disease and acute kidney injury
• Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
• Stroke and acute cerebrovascular conditions
• Anemia and blood disorders
• Gastrointestinal disorders and abdominal conditions
• General acute and chronic adult medical conditions

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Haider provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic interventions for adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Comprehensive internal medicine consultations and evaluations
• Chronic hypertension evaluation and blood pressure management
• Atrial fibrillation assessment and cardiac rhythm management
• Heart failure evaluation and treatment
• Coronary artery disease monitoring and management
• Sepsis diagnosis and evidence-based treatment
• Hospital medicine admissions and inpatient care management
• Diabetes monitoring and metabolic management
• Pneumonia and respiratory infection diagnosis and treatment
• Acute kidney injury evaluation and management
• Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism management
• Preventive health screenings and wellness evaluations
• Medication management and prescription optimization
• Care coordination and specialist referrals

Services Offered

Dr. Syed M. Haider offers a comprehensive range of internal medicine and hospital medicine services at Dignity Health Medical Foundation in Sacramento, California, providing adult patients with expert medical care for a wide spectrum of acute, complex, and chronic conditions. As a hospitalist, Dr. Haider plays a central and vital role in managing patients admitted to Mercy General Hospital, ensuring coordinated, evidence-based, and continuous inpatient care from admission through discharge.

His cardiovascular disease management services are among his most clinically significant areas of expertise. Dr. Haider demonstrates particularly high treatment volumes compared to the California state average in chronic hypertension, atrial fibrillation and flutter, and heart failure, reflecting his extensive clinical experience in managing these serious and potentially life-threatening conditions. He provides individualized care plans for patients with hypertension that focus on blood pressure optimization, risk factor reduction, and prevention of cardiovascular complications including stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage.

His atrial fibrillation and heart failure management services address two of the most complex and prevalent cardiac conditions seen in hospitalized adult patients. Dr. Haider provides thorough evaluation, rate and rhythm management, anticoagulation therapy, and long-term monitoring for patients with atrial fibrillation. For patients with heart failure, he manages acute decompensation, fluid balance, medication optimization, and discharge planning to reduce readmission risk and improve quality of life.

In the area of sepsis and infectious disease management, Dr. Haider provides rapid identification and aggressive evidence-based treatment of sepsis, one of the most time-critical and potentially fatal conditions encountered in hospital medicine. His high treatment volumes in sepsis reflect the trust placed in his clinical judgment for managing these critically ill patients. He also provides comprehensive management of pneumonia, respiratory infections, and other acute infectious conditions commonly seen in the inpatient setting.

• Chronic hypertension and cardiovascular risk management
• Atrial fibrillation and heart rhythm management
• Heart failure evaluation and acute management
• Coronary artery disease monitoring and treatment
• Sepsis identification and evidence-based treatment
• Pneumonia and respiratory infection management
• Hospital medicine admissions and inpatient care
• Diabetes and metabolic disorder management
• Acute kidney injury evaluation and treatment
• Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism management
• Preventive health screenings and wellness evaluations
• Medication management and prescription optimization
• Care coordination and specialist referrals
• Discharge planning and transitional care management

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

Patients are advised to contact Dr. Haider’s office directly at (916) 453-4966 to confirm current insurance acceptance and coverage details before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 – Dignity Health Medical Foundation Address: 4001 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819 Phone: (916) 453-4966

Hospital Affiliations

• Mercy General Hospital, Sacramento, California (current – ranked #60 in California)
• Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University (former – Internal Medicine Residency, 2002 to 2005)
• Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center/Michigan State University, St. Mary’s (former – Transitional Year Internship, 2001 to 2002)