- Harvard Medical School – Massachusetts General Brigham
Adult Reconstruction Fellowship 2023-2024 - Wayne State University – Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 2018 – 2023 - Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL
Doctor of Medicine, MD 2012 – 2017 - Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL
Masters of Health Administration 2012 – 2015 - Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL
Masters of Biomedical Science 2011-2012 - Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
Bachelor of Science with Minor in Sociology 2007-2011
Zain Sayeed
MD, MHA
Zain Sayeed, MD, MHA is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, with advanced fellowship training in adult reconstruction from Harvard Medical School – Massachusetts General Brigham and orthopedic surgery residency training from Wayne State University – Detroit Medical Center. He treats hip and knee arthritis using a personalized approach to joint replacement care, including robotic surgery and modern surgical techniques when appropriate. Known for his highly coordinated, patient-centered style, Dr. Sayeed helps patients understand their condition, evaluate their treatment options, and feel supported from the first consultation through surgery and recovery, with the goal of helping them get back to the life and activities that matter most.
The Patient Experience
Dr. Sayeed takes time to understand each patient’s goals, expectations, and desired quality of life before recommending a treatment plan. He uses modern surgical techniques, personalized reconstruction, and advanced technology—including robotic surgery when appropriate—to tailor care to each individual. His goal is not only to perform a successful joint replacement, but also to help patients return to the activities and lifestyle that matter most to them.
From the first consultation through preparation, surgery, and recovery, Dr. Sayeed and the Strive Surgical team provide coordinated, personalized support at every step. Patients receive clear guidance about what to expect next, along with a direct point of contact when questions arise. This high-touch approach helps patients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their joint replacement journey.
Credentials
Strive surgeons bring advanced training, extensive experience, and specialized expertise to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.
- Gold Humanism Honor Society Award 2015
- Chicago Medical School Board of Trustees Scholarship 2013-2016
- Industry-leading Advanced Innovators Award for Perioperative Institute of Surgical
Excellence (PISE) initiative. Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) National Meeting. May
2018. Schaumburg, IL - DMC QUESST 6th Annual Research Day – 3rd Place Award- Rickert N, Pallekonda V,
Sayeed Z, El- Othmani MM. Design and implementation of the perioperative institute of
surgical excellence (PISE) at the Detroit Medical Center (DMC). April, 2017. Detroit, MI - Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIUSOM) Resident Research Day- 1st
Place Award- Sayeed Z, Barinaga G, Anoushiravani AA, Cagle PJ, El-Othmani MM, Saleh
KJ. Implementation of a Hip Fracture Pathway Using Lean Six Sigma Methodology in a
Level 1 Academic Trauma Center. May, 2016. Springfield, IL
Hip and Knee Replacement
Fluent in:
- Urdu
- Hindi
- Spanish
- English
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow and White Belt- certified July 2017
- Crimson Continuum of Care Certificate July 2017
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative July 2021 (Recertified)