Dr. Syed Z. Hussaini

Dr. Syed Z. Hussaini is a dual board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine, bringing over 20 years of clinical experience to his role as a founding physician at RASMED Clinic. Practicing at both the Valley Stream and Brooklyn locations, Dr. Hussaini is known for his thorough, unhurried consultations and his ability to explain complex medical conditions in plain, accessible language. He approaches medicine as a genuine partnership — one built on listening, trust, and a shared commitment to each patient's long-term health.

Dr. Hussaini earned his Doctor of Medicine from UFHEC Facultad de Medicina in 1996 and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Stony Brook University and Southampton Hospital in 2005. He holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) — a combination that enables him to address both primary care needs and substance use disorders within a single, continuous care relationship. He is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals Queens and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

In his Family Medicine practice, Dr. Hussaini provides comprehensive, whole-patient care for children, adults, and seniors. His services include annual wellness exams, chronic disease management (hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD), pediatric check-ups, women's health, preventive screenings, minor in-office procedures, and specialist coordination. He takes a prevention-first approach — identifying and addressing risk factors early, before they progress into more serious conditions — and maintains long-term continuity of care for his patients across all life stages.

Dr. Hussaini's Addiction Medicine board certification sets him apart as a specialist in the treatment of opioid use disorder and substance dependence. He is a licensed buprenorphine prescriber, providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) as part of a structured, evidence-based recovery program. Dr. Hussaini approaches addiction without judgment, recognizing opioid use disorder as a treatable chronic medical condition, and works closely with each patient to build a recovery plan that is realistic, sustainable, and tailored to their individual circumstances.

Dr. Hussaini believes that the quality of a physician-patient relationship is defined by communication. He ensures that every patient leaves their appointment with a clear understanding of their diagnosis, treatment plan, and next steps — and remains accessible for follow-up concerns. His care philosophy holds that informed patients make better health decisions, and that it is the physician's responsibility to provide that clarity.

Dr. Hussaini is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Brooklyn and Long Island in their native languages. He is currently accepting new patients at both clinic locations, with walk-in and same-day appointments available.