For adults · McKinney, Texas & telemedicine
Thoughtful integrative primary care with Nayab H. Syed, MD, built around relationship and the whole person.
Your physician
Hi, I’m Dr. Syed.
Board certified, family medicine · Fellowship trained, integrative medicine
My patients have been some of my greatest teachers.
And I am grateful for them.
Through them, I have come to understand that caring for people is a true calling for me. Some of the most valuable things a physician can offer aren’t prescriptions at all. They are time, honest perspective, and help seeing your own situation more clearly.
Whether you’re facing a difficult decision or simply need someone to think it through with, I’m glad to serve as a guide. I will also tell you honestly when someone else would be a better fit.
Health and wellness aren’t a marketing strategy for me. I do my best to practice what I preach. I love to experiment with interventions and protocols, from diet and exercise to weight loss and supplements. Much of it was unconventional when I first came across it. Where I can, I try things myself before I recommend them.
I was a patient before I was a doctor. I’ve been one several times since. It showed me early what many doctors don’t experience until later in their careers. It gave me perspective and deepened my empathy in a way nothing else could have. The challenges I’ve faced inform the advice I give. That is how I came to appreciate those hardships.
Education and training
- NowBoard Certified in Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
- 2022Fellowship in Integrative MedicineUniversity of Arizona
- 2019Residency in Family MedicineMercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa
- 2015Doctor of MedicineSt. James School of Medicine
- 2009Film ProgramNew York Film Academy, one year
- 2007BA, PhilosophyOhio State University
Philosophy and approach
Medicine as a partnership
Healing begins with feeling seen, heard, understood, and cared for. I strive to create a practice where you feel safe sharing your concerns, experiences, and goals openly and without judgment.
I want to know who you are.
My approach brings careful analysis and intuitive insight to each visit. I consider the whole person: your body, mind, lifestyle, and the circumstances that shape your health. Health concerns are often interconnected and cannot always be understood in isolation. Beyond symptoms and clinical data, I am naturally inclined to search for deeper patterns, underlying contributors, and the broader context affecting your well-being. Together, we will explore evidence-based treatments, preventive care, and integrative approaches uniquely tailored to your values and goals.
This practice is built around time, relationship, and individualized care. It isn’t designed for everyone. If you’re looking for quick, transactional visits or a predetermined answer without discussion, another practice will likely serve you better.
But perhaps you’ve felt rushed, dismissed, or reduced to a chief complaint. You want a physician who will work alongside you as a true partner in your health. If so, I’d be glad to meet you.
If you’ve read this far, we may already be a good fit.
Services
What I can help with
Mental health
- ADHD (evaluation and management)
- Anxiety and panic
- Depression
- Insomnia and sleep problems
- Stress and burnout
- Grief and life transitions
- Mood changes and emotional well-being
Chronic conditions
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes
- Thyroid disorders
- Asthma and allergies
- Acid reflux and digestive issues, including IBS
- Headaches and migraines
- Fatigue
- Medical weight management
- Low testosterone/testicular hypofunction
Lifestyle and integrative medicine
- Nutrition counseling
- Metabolic health
- Sleep optimization
- Supplement review and guidance
- Exercise and movement planning
- Healthy aging
- Sexual health concerns
Preventive care
- Annual physicals and wellness exams
- Health screenings and lab review
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Cancer screening coordination
Acute concerns
- Colds, flu, and sinus infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Minor skin rashes and acne
- Minor injuries and musculoskeletal pain
Care coordination
- Medication management and review
- Specialist referrals and coordination
- Lab orders and interpretation
- Imaging orders and review of results
- Second opinions
What people are saying
In patients’ words
Reviews from patients I’ve cared for over the years at previous practices. Considered Care is new. The care is the same. Shared as patients wrote them, unedited.
Top notch care as always. I genuinely appreciate Dr. Syed taking the time to inquire about my personal life in addition to working with medications to improve my quality of life. 5 Stars 🌟 is an understatement. Highly recommend!
I have never looked forward to ever seeing a doctor before I met Dr. Syed.
Dr. Syed provides nothing less than exceptional care. He is a genuine person who cares about your well-being and aims to provide holistic healthcare. He provides a safe space that makes you feel comfortable and heard when discussing your issues. I will continue visiting Dr. Syed and i highly recommend him to anyone who needs assistance.
Genuinely seemed interested to help and not simply throw multiple medications at me without any follow up.
Dr. Syed is the best Dr I have ever seen. Thoghtful, kind, knowledgeable and wise. He provides tremendous feedback and never judges. He’s awesome.
Dr. Syed is a wonderful doctor to work with. He listens to concerns you may have along with offering alternative therapies!
this doctor is the most understanding person I have ever met. I don’t plan on replacing him at all.
Listened to all of my concerns and answered all of my questions. Thank you for explaining everything perfectly and making sure I had all the information I need. Awesome!
I highly recommend Dr. Syed. I’ve never had a better experience with any doctor and appreciate the time he takes in getting to know his patients to give the best advise.
Getting started with telemedicine
Begin from home
- Who I see
- Adults, with rare exceptions. If you’re asking on behalf of a younger patient, reach out to the office first.
- First visit by telemedicine
- We get to know each other and start your care by video, wherever you are in Texas.
- Later, an in-person exam
- An office visit in McKinney completes your care, and is required for certain medications.
- Insurance
- Most major plans accepted, including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. HMO members will need to select this practice as their PCP.
Book your first visit
Choose a time online. If your plan isn’t listed when booking online, call and we’ll check your coverage.
Call the office
(469) 956-9565Medical records & referrals fax
(844) 689-7405
For records requests, referrals, lab results, prior authorizations and other patient documents.
office@consideredcare.health
For scheduling and general questions. Please do not include personal health details. Current patients can send health questions securely through the patient portal.
In the age of AI
Why see a physician at all?
I use AI tools myself for certain tasks. They can be really helpful. I’m especially interested in how they can ease the administrative burden of medicine. That frees up more time for my patients. You can ask about almost any symptom or medication and get a decent answer in seconds.
But information was never the hard part of medicine. The hard part is knowing what applies to you. That takes an exam, your history, and someone who knows you well enough to notice when something is off.
I can examine you, order the right tests, and safely start or stop a medication. I remember what we talked about last time. I will hold you to the plan we made together.
Sometimes the most useful thing I offer is a second mind on a decision you are already wrestling with.
