Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cardiology Welcomes New Member to its London Team

LONDON, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2025) – Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cardiology in London has welcomed Syed Rashid, MD, to its team. Dr. Rashid joins the London team from New York City and brings a deep passion for cardiology that began with a life-changing experience in his youth.

“When I was younger, my dad suffered a heart attack, and the hospital staff treated him immediately,” said Dr. Rashid. “That moment, I decided to go into health care, and cardiology specifically, for that reason: to help patients when they are most in need. It’s very rewarding, because results are often immediate. In many cases, it’s instant gratification.” 

Dr. Rashid emphasizes the importance of heart health and patient education. “Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, so patients must understand their conditions and how we can customize their care.” 

At the core of Dr. Rashid’s patient care philosophy is trust and collaboration. “The most important thing is building a relationship where the patient trusts you. It’s important for patients and doctors to work together rather than telling the patient what to do.”

Dr. Rashid earned his Bachelor of Science in life science from the University of Toronto in Mississauga, Canada, before completing his medical degree at Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poznan, Poland. He went on to complete post-graduate training and research at several medical centers in New York.

Outside of work, Dr. Rashid enjoys spending time with his wife and living an active lifestyle, from hiking to playing tennis and pickleball. 

Dr. Rashid is now accepting patients at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cardiology, located at 1025 Saint Joseph Lane, London, KY. To make an appointment, call 606-864-4040.  

About Saint Joseph Health

Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services toward a goal of building a healthier future for all. HI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Saint Joseph London

Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed full-service hospital located in London, Kentucky. Established in 1926, the facility serves patients from southeastern Kentucky, including those from Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Whitley, Knox and Pulaski counties. The current $152 million regional hospital opened in 2010, and offers all private patient rooms, with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment.

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