Speciality Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
Degrees Doctor of Medicine
Areas of Expertise
  • Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Degenerative Diseases
  • Spinal Decompression and Fusion
  • Scoliosis and Spinal Deformities
  • Spine Trauma
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board Eligible

Dr. Sayeed is fellowship trained in surgical and nonsurgical management of degenerative, traumatic, and oncologic disorders of the spine, as well as spinal deformity. He specializes in both minimally invasive and traditional techniques for spinal decompression, instrumentation, and fusion of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Dr. Sayeed’s research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals and presented at both national and international conferences.

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Dr. Aatif Sayeed is an orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship-trained in spine surgery. Dr. Sayeed earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, consistently ranked among the nation’s top medical schools. He then completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI, a 1200 bed Level 1 trauma center renowned for its orthopaedic care and expertise in spine surgery and research. Following residency, Dr. Sayeed pursued a fellowship at the University of Missouri, specializing in degenerative spinal conditions and deformities, before returning to the Inland Empire to serve the community where he grew up.

As a native of the Inland Empire, Dr. Sayeed is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to his community, tailoring treatments to each patient’s unique needs. He prioritizes non-surgical management and less-invasive procedural and surgical options whenever appropriate. He has expertise in minimally invasive and traditional techniques for spinal decompression, instrumentation, and fusion of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Dr. Sayeed’s research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals and presented at both national and international conferences.

In his free time, Dr. Sayeed enjoys hiking, travel, exploring new cuisines, and spending time with his wife and family

Curriculum Vitae

Past Appointments

Spine Surgery Fellowship

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Beaumont Health Royal Oak & Taylor

Royal Oak, MI

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Pittsburgh, PA

B.A. in Biology, Minor in Psychology

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, MO

Private Practice

Sayeed A., Jawad A., Zakko P., Lee M., Park D.
JAAOS Global Research & Reviews
Radiographic Fusion Outcomes for Trinity Cellular Based Allograft versus Local Bone in Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion
2024
8(4), e23
Bove, A. M., Porter, J., Sayeed, A., Smith, C., & Klatt, B. A.
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice
The Role of Socioeconomic Status, Race, and Gender in Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Total Hip Arthroplasty.
2021
14(4), 3
Shah, N. B., Hersh, B. L., Kreger, A., Sayeed, A., Bullock, A. G., Rothenberger, S. D., Klatt, B.A., Hamlin, B., & Urish, K. L.
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Benefits and adverse events associated with extended antibiotic use in total knee arthroplasty periprosthetic joint infection.
2020
70(4), 559-565
Treibel, T. A., Fridman, Y., Bering, P., Sayeed, A., Maanja, M., Frojdh, F., Niklasson, L., Olausson, E., Wong, T.C., Kellman, P., Miller, C.A., Moon, J.C., Ugander, M., & Schelbert, E. B.
Cardiovascular Imaging
Extracellular volume associates with outcomes more strongly than native or post-contrast myocardial T1.
2020
13(1_Part_1), 44-54
Fröjdh, F., Fridman, Y., Bering, P., Sayeed, A., Maanja, M., Niklasson, L., Olausson, E., Pi, H., Azeem. A., Wong, T.C., Kellman, P., Feingold, B., Christoper, A., Fukui, M., Cavalcante, J.L., Miller, C.A., Butler, J., Ugander, M., & Schelbert, E. B.
Cardiovascular Imaging
Extracellular volume and global longitudinal strain both associate with outcomes but correlate minimally.
2020
13(11), 2343-2354
Sayeed A., Choo S., Durante E., Buyuk A.F., Choma T.J., Moore D. K.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2025 Annual Meeting
Intraoperative Corticosteroid Administration Does Not Improve Pain, Functional Outcomes, or Decrease Postoperative Opioid Use.
San Diego, California
March
2025
Sayeed A., Choo S., Durante E., St. Clair D., Buyuk A.F., Choma T.J., Moore D. K.
AO Spine North America Fellows Forum
Intraoperative Corticosteroid Administration Does Not Improve Pain, Functional Outcomes, or Decrease Postoperative Opioid Use.
Banff, Canada
April
2024
Sayeed A., Fridman Y., Hackman B.E., Kadakkal A., Maanja M., Abu Daya H., Wong T.C., Schelbert E.B.
EuroCMR 2016
Myocardial fibrosis associates with baseline B-type natriuretic peptide levels and subsequent outcomes more than wall stress.
Florence, Italy
May
2016
Sayeed A., Fridman Y., Hackman B.E., Kadakkal A., Maanja M., Abu Daya H., Wong T.C., Schelbert E.B.
American Heart Association Fellows Research Day
Myocardial fibrosis associates with baseline B-type natriuretic peptide levels and subsequent outcomes more than wall stress.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jan
2016
Sayeed A., Dangle P., Ost M.C.
UPSOM Deans Summer Research Symposium
Is contralateral Orchiopexy a Necessary Surgical Step for a Normally Descended Contralateral Testicle During Unilateral Orchiopexy.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Oct
2015
Sayeed A., Fridman Y., Hackman B., Kadakkal A., Maanja M., Abu Daya H., Wong T., Schelbert E.B.
UPMC Department of Medicine Research Day
Myocardial fibrosis associates with baseline B-type natriuretic peptide levels and subsequent outcomes more than systolic wall stress.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
May
2016