Dr. Syed Zaidi, MD

Dr. Syed Zaidi, MD, is a highly skilled Board-Certified Psychiatrist with specialized qualifications in Addiction Psychiatry. As the CEO and Medical Director of Addiction and Psychiatric Care LLC, he is dedicated to delivering exceptional substance abuse and mental health care to the residents of Pinellas Park, Florida, and surrounding areas. Additionally, Dr. Zaidi provides Psychiatric and Addiction treatment services at renowned facilities, including Operation PAR Detox and Windmoor Healthcare System.

Education and Training
Dr. Zaidi completed his Psychiatry training at MHC – New York Medical College and pursued advanced specialization in Addiction Psychiatry at NSUH – New York University School of Medicine.

Professional Experience
Dr. Zaidi has held esteemed positions throughout his career, including Medical Director of the FACT team and Safe Havens at Boley Centers, where he played a pivotal role in rehabilitating homeless individuals battling addiction and mental illness. He also served as Medical Director of Mental Health Intensive Case Management at Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, treating patients with serious mental illnesses while mentoring medical students and psychiatry residents. Furthermore, Dr. Zaidi has provided Consultation and Liaison services at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, St. Petersburg General Hospital, Northside Hospital, and Largo Medical Center.

Philosophy and Approach
Dr. Zaidi emphasizes that substance abuse often coexists with disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, and eating disorders. He adopts a holistic, evidence-based approach to care, integrating comprehensive and personalized behavioral health treatment with family involvement. He firmly believes, “The patient is the family, and the family is the patient.”