Dr. Azhar Ali Syed is a Consultant Physician in General Medicine at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet, and Professor of General Medicine at Maheshwara Medical College & Hospital. With 15+ years in medicine and 9+ years as an MD physician, he treats adults with diabetes, thyroid disorders, high blood pressure, fevers, infections and long-term medical conditions. OPD: Monday to Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Dr. Azhar Ali Syed: day-wise consultation timings
Evening OPD from Monday to Saturday. Advance booking on +91 7207904418 is recommended for your preferred day.
Conditions and Care Areas
Diabetes Care
Diagnosis and long-term control of type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes in adults and prediabetes, including tablet and insulin plans, sugar targets and complication screening.
Thyroid and Hormone Disorders
Evaluation and treatment of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goitre and thyroid nodules, with first-line assessment of other hormone-related symptoms.
Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Management of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides, fatty liver and uric acid, aimed at lowering long-term heart, stroke and kidney risk.
Fever and Infections
Workup and treatment of dengue, malaria, typhoid, viral fevers, urinary infections and chest infections, with admission when warning signs appear.
Chest, Stomach and Blood
Care for asthma, COPD, chronic cough, acidity and reflux, loose motions, anaemia, vitamin deficiencies and unexplained fatigue.
Elderly and Inpatient Care
Medicine review for older adults on several drugs, pre-operative medical fitness, and inpatient management of medical admissions at Vivekananda Hospital.
15+ Years of Clinical and Academic General Medicine
Dr. Azhar Ali Syed is a Consultant Physician in General Medicine at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet, Hyderabad, and Professor of General Medicine at Maheshwara Medical College & Hospital. He treats adults with diabetes, thyroid disorders, high blood pressure, fevers, infections and long-term medical conditions, and he is often the first doctor patients see when their symptoms do not point clearly to one organ.
He completed his MBBS at KBN Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalaburagi (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) and his MD in General Medicine at Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences). He later completed postgraduate diploma programmes in Endocrinology and in Diabetology with the Royal College of Physicians, London, which shape his focus on diabetes, thyroid and other hormone-related conditions.
Teaching has run alongside his clinical work since he finished his MD. He trained as a Senior Resident at Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, served as Assistant Professor at Deccan College of Medical Sciences, and held Associate Professor posts at Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Arundathi Institute of Medical Sciences, CMR Institute of Medical Sciences and Maheshwara Medical College & Hospital before becoming Professor. Training undergraduate and postgraduate students keeps his practice tied to current treatment guidelines.
In the OPD, many of his patients live with more than one condition at once, such as diabetes with high blood pressure, raised cholesterol and early kidney changes. His consultation brings these into one plan: the tests that will change a treatment decision, medicines adjusted step by step, and clear targets for sugar, blood pressure and weight. When a patient needs a specialist, admission or a procedure, he coordinates with the relevant department at Vivekananda Hospital.
He has published four articles in international journals, with research interests in general medicine, endocrinology and diabetology.
Qualifications and Registration
- MBBS, KBN Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalaburagi (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences)
- MD General Medicine, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences)
- Postgraduate Diploma programme in Endocrinology, Royal College of Physicians, London
- Postgraduate Diploma programme in Diabetology, Royal College of Physicians, London
- Telangana State Medical Council Registration No. 69869
Medical Conditions Managed
Diabetes, Thyroid and Metabolic
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes in Adults
- Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance
- Diabetic Kidney, Nerve and Foot Problems (screening)
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Goitre and Thyroid Nodules
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Obesity and Fatty Liver
General Medical Conditions
- Dengue, Malaria and Typhoid
- Viral Fever and Influenza
- Fever of Unclear Cause
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Pneumonia and Chest Infections
- Asthma and COPD
- Acidity, Gastritis and Reflux
- Anaemia and Vitamin B12 or D Deficiency
- Uric Acid and Gout
- Giddiness, Fatigue and Weight Changes
Education and Professional Background
- Current: Consultant Physician, General MedicineVivekananda Hospital, Begumpet, Hyderabad
- Current: Professor, General MedicineMaheshwara Medical College & Hospital, Patancheru
- Associate Professor, General MedicineMaheshwara Medical College & Hospital, CMR Institute of Medical Sciences, Arundathi Institute of Medical Sciences and Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences
- Consultant PhysicianPrivate hospital practice, Hyderabad
- Assistant Professor, General MedicineDeccan College of Medical Sciences and Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences
- Senior Resident, General MedicineOsmania Medical College, Hyderabad
- MD General MedicineDeccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
- MBBSKBN Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalaburagi
Consult Dr. Azhar Ali Syed
For diabetes, thyroid problems, blood pressure, fevers, infections and other adult medical conditions. Available at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet.
Address: Vivekananda Hospital, 6-3-871/A, Greenlands Road, Beside CM Camp Office, Begumpet, Hyderabad 500016
OPD Hours: Monday to Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
When Should You See a General Physician?
Many minor illnesses settle with rest and simple care at home. Some symptoms, though, point to a condition that needs a doctor's evaluation, blood tests or treatment before it causes lasting damage. Dr. Azhar Ali Syed recommends seeing a physician if you notice any of the following:
Seek Urgent Care
- Chest pain, sudden breathlessness or fainting
- Sudden weakness of one side, slurred speech or confusion
- Fever with bleeding gums, rash, severe vomiting or very low urine
- Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL with sweating and shakiness, or above 300 mg/dL with drowsiness
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- Fever lasting more than 3 days
- Excessive thirst, frequent urination or unexplained weight loss
- Home blood pressure readings repeatedly above 140/90
- Persistent tiredness, hair fall, feeling cold, or palpitations
- A swelling in the front of the neck
- Cough lasting more than 3 weeks, or acidity that keeps returning
Diabetes, thyroid disorders and high blood pressure often cause no symptoms for years while they quietly affect the heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. A yearly check of blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and kidney function is worth doing after the age of 30, and earlier if diabetes or heart disease runs in your family.
For people already on treatment, a review is due if sugar or blood pressure readings stay above target, a new symptom appears, or medicines from different doctors start to overlap.
General Medicine Services Offered
Dr. Azhar Ali Syed provides the following services at Vivekananda Hospital. His approach starts with an accurate diagnosis and lifestyle changes, and adds or adjusts medicines in steps based on test results and follow-up readings.
Diabetes Evaluation and Control Plan
Full review of sugar history, HbA1c, kidney function, urine albumin and lipids, followed by a personal plan with medicine choices, diet and activity advice, sugar targets and a follow-up schedule.
Insulin Start and Dose Adjustment
Starting insulin when tablets are no longer enough, choosing the right type and timing, teaching injection technique and home sugar monitoring, and adjusting doses safely to avoid low sugars.
Diabetes Complication Screening
Regular checks for early kidney damage, nerve damage in the feet, eye changes and heart risk, so complications are caught and treated before they progress.
Thyroid Evaluation and Treatment
TSH, Free T4 and antibody testing, neck ultrasound when a swelling is present, and dose-adjusted treatment for underactive or overactive thyroid, including thyroid review when planning a pregnancy.
Hypertension and Cholesterol Management
Confirming high blood pressure with repeat and home readings, checking for kidney and heart effects, and setting a medicine and lifestyle plan to bring blood pressure and cholesterol to target.
Fever and Infection Workup
Targeted blood tests for dengue, malaria, typhoid and other infections, platelet monitoring, and a clear decision on home treatment or admission based on warning signs.
Pre-operative Medical Fitness
Medical assessment before surgery for patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart or lung conditions, with sugar and blood pressure optimised so surgery can go ahead safely.
Inpatient Medical Care
Admission and ward or ICU-supported care for severe infections, uncontrolled diabetes, dehydration, pneumonia and other medical emergencies at Vivekananda Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a General Medicine physician treat?
I have just been diagnosed with diabetes. What happens at the first visit?
Will I need insulin for my diabetes?
How is my thyroid checked and how often should it be tested?
Can high blood pressure be controlled without lifelong medicines?
When does a fever need a doctor and not just home care?
Can he manage diabetes along with blood pressure and other conditions?
What is the difference between a General Physician and an Endocrinologist?
What tests should I get done before my consultation?
What should I bring for my first consultation?
Do I need a referral to see a General Medicine physician?
Can I get admitted under Dr. Azhar Ali Syed?
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Where is Vivekananda Hospital located?
Consult Dr. Azhar Ali Syed at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet
Vivekananda Hospital is a 100-bed NABH-accredited multispecialty hospital in Begumpet, Hyderabad, established in 1995. General medicine patients have access under one roof to an in-house laboratory, digital X-ray, CT scan, MRI access, ICU care and 24/7 emergency services.
Hospital Address
Vivekananda Hospital
6-3-871/A, Greenlands Road
Beside CM Camp Office, Begumpet
Hyderabad, Telangana 500016
How to Reach
| Begumpet Metro Station | 0.5 km |
| Ameerpet Metro Station | 2 km |
| Secunderabad Railway Station | 4 km |
| RGIA Airport | 32 km |
Contact and Appointment
Phone: +91 7207904418
WhatsApp: +91 7207904418
OPD Hours: Monday to Saturday, 5 PM to 7 PM
Emergency: 24 hours, 7 days
Cashless Insurance Accepted
Medical admissions are covered under cashless insurance at Vivekananda Hospital, subject to policy terms.
Accepted: CGHS, Star Health, HDFC Ergo, ICICI Lombard, Bajaj Allianz, Niva Bupa, Aditya Birla Health, New India Assurance, United India, National Insurance, Oriental Insurance, Reliance General, TSGENCO, TSTRANSCO, RBI and all major TPAs.
Book a consultation with Dr. Azhar Ali Syed
OPD: Monday to Saturday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet. Emergency care 24/7.