Sayad Karim MD

I took a co-​workers referral to visit this doctor. I am glad I did.
I came here not knowing I had a H-​pylori infection thinking I had acid reflux after a scary event.
After waiting a while I was finally able to see Dr. Sayad at his Gramercy office. He took a few looks at me and knew what it was. which later after a smooth and quick endoscopy we confirmed it was exactly that.
I have united health care PPO and the copay for the visit & everything was reasonable and no charges over the top.
He did exactly what was expected.
FOR THIS I REMOVE ONE STAR:, y only complaints would be that he loves to talk as somoene said before and he overspends time with clients, which in turn pushs appointments back. Also his front desk staff, a few young girls, who I seen be rude to other guests and actually gave me attitude on the phone. I think the thing they need to realize is that people come in here or call in as I had are sick and a bit upset and we appreciate staff who can help calm and assure us not make situations harder then need be. I called in the appointed Friday (could not get through on the line untill the following Monday) for my test results only to be told they don’t know where they are. I call a few more times as i am feeling horrible and awaiting a solution. I did finally get them soon after, however, I would have expected the staff to be sensitive and not give attitude.
Other than that I loved the place Dr. Sayad has an amazing beside manner and does the procedures himself and as it was my first procedure ever I was scareeedddd and it help to see his friendly face there during this time. Now that I am feeling bettter I will not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need.

About 10 years ago, I was referred to Dr. Sayad,
60 Gramercy Park N, for a colonoscopy.
Dr. Jay A. Kavet referred me to Dr. Sayad for the colonoscopy.
I was sedated, something woke me up.
I was naked from the waist down, covered by a white sheet of paper.
Dr. Sayad, said that he could not continue the
colonoscopy referred me back to Dr. Kavet, my primary care doctor.
My son came in the room, to help me off the bed I was in and help me get dressed.
Dr. Sayad, never explained, what happened, he did say I was yelling.
Dr. Kavet, then referred me to another doctor, that performed the colonoscopy
at NYU Downtown Hospital. Nothing was amiss there, everything went well.
Now I have a stomach problem and Dr. Kavet has referred me to
Dr. Sayad again, but I am calling to cancel that appointment and go somewhere else.
I wish Dr. Sayad, would have explained what went wrong.

I saw Dr. Sayad at his office in Gramercy Park in Manhattan and had a very good experience.
He not only accepts Tri Care but when I told his receptionist that I didn’t really understand how to use it her response was «that’s ok, I will help you». When I left the same woman carefully explained each referral they had given me. I found his office staff to be warm and welcoming. Dr Sayad took his time speaking with me about my medical history and explained the test he thought I should have and why. Overall my experience was very positive and I plan to use him as my Primary Care as well as GI specialist indefinitely.
There are two things to be aware of though when seeing Dr Sayad. First because he treats you like you are the only person he needs to see that day he runs behind. Like way behind, my appointment was at 12:30 and he saw me at 1:45. He is worth the wait and it’s easier to deal with if you know going into it. Second, I don’t know who she is but if you call on a Tuesday you have a good chance of speaking with a shockingly rude receptionist. I’ve gotten her twice and she has told me that he didn’t take Tri Care (which he does) and another time asked «why didn’t you think of this while you were here?!». That being said, it you bring a good book and call Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday you are golden!