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Sahebi Saiyed

  • Department of Medicine
    Associate Professor
  • sahebi.a.saiyed@emory.edu
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Overview

Dr. Saiyed is an associate professor in the Emory University Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics. She received her MD from Al-Ameen Medical College and her MPH from George Washington University/Western Kentucky University. Dr. Saiyed completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Alabama at Huntsville and geriatrics fellowship at the Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Saiyed is board-certified in family medicine and geriatric medicine. Dr. Saiyed has a special interest in dementia care, polypharmacy, trauma-informed care, antibiotic stewardship programs and chronic disease management in a nursing home.

Dr. Saiyed has been recognized for her outstanding contributions with multiple accolades, including the Clinical Distinction as Senior Physician in 2018 and the Quality Achievement Award in 2019 for her leadership in antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes. She received Doctors' Day Recognition in 2019, 2022, and 2023 from the Emory University School of Medicine (EUSOM) and was named a Distinguished Physician by EUSOM in 2023. Dr. Saiyed has been honored as an Atlanta Magazine Top Doctor in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and received the Mentorship Award from EUSOMs Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology in 2022.

Dr. Saiyed is an active member of both the National PLATC and the State Chapter of PLATC, where she serves on the chapter's Board of Directors. In this role, she plays a pivotal part in shaping the chapter's strategic initiatives and enhancing its educational mission. Her leadership and commitment to continuing education have significantly contributed to the impact of the chapters programming, providing valuable resources and learning opportunities for her colleagues and peers in the field.

In her free time, Dr. Saiyed enjoys spending time with her family and watching Bollywood movies. She is also an active community volunteer, regularly offering health education sessions for senior citizens in her local area.

Academic Appointment

  • Associate Professor, department of medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • Clinical Distinguished Physician, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • Senior Physician, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • medical director, Budd terrace nursing home

Education

Degrees

  • Masters in Public Health from Western Kentucky University
  • MD from Al-Ameen Medical College

Research

Publications

  • Evaluating Clinical Outcomes of Telehealth as Adjunct to In-Person Care for Older Adults with Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Research Studies.
    Popul Health Manag Volume: 28 Page(s): 179 - 186
    06/01/2025 Authors: Pea Garcia JI; Saiyed S; Gavaller M; Cabb E; Echt KV; Reardon EE; Rhee M; Syed Q
  • Concern About Past Trauma Among Nursing Home Admissions: Report From Screening 722 Admissions.
    J Am Med Dir Assoc Volume: 23 Page(s): 1499 - 1502
    09/01/2022 Authors: Bender AA; Chozom T; Saiyed SA
  • Getting to Know Our Patients Through the Lens of Trauma Informed Care.
    J Am Med Dir Assoc Volume: 22 Page(s): B12
    03/01/2021 Authors: Saiyed S; Chozom T; Saiyed S; Bender A
  • Changes in Antibiotic Prescribing Metrics at 3 Nursing Homes Collaborating on Antibiotic Stewardship, Atlanta, GA, 2020.
    Volume: 22 Page(s): B11 - B12
    03/01/2021 Authors: Cool A; Cool A; Dube W; Kellogg J; Haardrfer R; Fridkin S; Suchindran S; Saiyed S
  • Evaluating Facility Characteristics and Connectivity Metrics as Predictors of Clostridioides difficile Rates in Nursing Homes, Atlanta, GA
    Volume: 41 Page(s): S35 - S36
    10/01/2020 Authors: Sefton S; Goodenough D; Saiyed S; Fridkin S
  • Variation in Measures of Antimicrobial Use Across Four Nursing Homes, Atlanta, Georgia, 2019
    Volume: 41 Page(s): S510 - S510
    10/01/2020 Authors: Dube W; Saiyed S; Comer P; Hanichen M; Klinczar C; Price C; Fridkin S
  • Escherichia coli Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns for Infants Admitted to NICUs Across the United States from 2009 to 2017
    Volume: 41 Page(s): S35 - S36
    10/01/2020 Authors: Sefton S; Goodenough D; Saiyed S; Fridkin S
  • Variability in Antimicrobial Use Among Hospitals Participating in the Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program
    Volume: 41 Page(s): S510 - S510
    10/01/2020 Authors: Dube W; Saiyed S; Comer P; Hanichen M; Klinczar C; Price C; Fridkin S
  • Promoting Trauma-Informed Care through Standardized Screening and Training
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY Volume: 70 Page(s): S39 - S40
    04/01/2020 Authors: Gambhir S; Bender AA; Saiyed S
  • Promoting Trauma-Informed Care through Standardized Screening and Training
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY Volume: 70 Page(s): S39 - S40
    04/01/2020 Authors: Gambhir S; Bender AA; Saiyed S
  • A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing a DPP4 Inhibitor (Linagliptin) and Basal Insulin (Glargine) in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities: Linagliptin-LTC Trial (vol 19, pg 399, 2018)
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION Volume: 20 Page(s): 925 - 925
    07/01/2019 Authors: Umpierrez GE
  • Improving Antibiotic Stewardship Program Educational Materials in the Long Term Care Setting
    Volume: 67 Page(s): S34 - S34
    04/01/2019 Authors: Smyth A; Fridkin S; Saiyed S; Sefton S; Bender A
  • A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing a DPP4 Inhibitor (Linagliptin) and Basal Insulin (Glargine) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Long-term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities: Linagliptin-LTC Trial.
    J Am Med Dir Assoc Volume: 19 Page(s): 399 - 404.e3
    05/01/2018 Authors: Umpierrez GE; Cardona S; Chachkhiani D; Fayfman M; Saiyed S; Wang H; Vellanki P; Haw JS; Olson DE; Pasquel FJ
  • Reduction of falls in Nursing homes by improving fall assessment accuracy and early nursing intervention

    03/17/2016 Authors: Koduru S; saiyed S
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