Dr. S.K Jakaria Been Sayeed

840 Kazipara, Begum Rokeya Shoroni, Mirpur, Dhaka - 1216, Bangladesh

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Dr. S.K Jakaria Been Sayeed

MBBS, BCS (Health), MACP (USA) ,MRCP (Medicine- UK), FRCP (Medicine-Edinburgh),FCR (USA) ,FCPS (Medicine) CCD (BIRDEM)

Consultant, Medicine

Dr. S.K. Jakaria Been Sayeed is a distinguished physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, renowned for his clinical acumen, academic excellence, and unwavering commitment to patient care. With an impressive educational and professional journey, he blends deep scientific insight with heartfelt compassion—particularly for patients battling complex rheumatologic and multisystem disorders.

He earned his MBBS from Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, followed by MRCP (Medicine) from the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and FRCP (Medicine) from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. He also holds the prestigious FCPS (Medicine) from the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS). His international credentials include being a Clinical Research Scholar and a Foundation Course Graduate in Clinical Research from Harvard Medical School. He has further enhanced his expertise through advanced Rheumatology fellowships with both the EULAR School of Rheumatology (Switzerland) and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).

Currently, Dr. Jakaria serves as a Consultant in Medicine and Rheumatology at the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital (NINS), Dhaka, where he also contributes to the Stroke Unit. In parallel, he is a Clinical Research Scholar at Harvard Medical School, a faculty member of BCPS, and an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE. He also plays a pivotal role as Study Coordinator at the Lupus & Arthritis Clinic, Popular Medical College.

With over five years of dedicated service at NINS, Dr. Jakaria has gained extensive hands-on experience in diagnosing and managing complex rheumatic diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, scleroderma, and spondyloarthropathies. His early formative training at Dhaka Medical College and Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College’s Rheumatology clinics laid a solid foundation for his continued clinical growth.

Dr. Jakaria is not only a seasoned clinician but also a prolific researcher. He has led or collaborated on over ten major research projects, including multinational clinical trials and observational studies. His research portfolio includes significant contributions to areas like cardio-embolic stroke, lupus nephritis, aspirin resistance, and post-viral arthritis syndromes, culminating in the publication of 61 peer-reviewed articles.

He maintains active membership in several esteemed professional societies, including the Bangladesh Society of Medicine, Bangladesh Rheumatology Society, American College of Rheumatology, European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR), and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. He is also a proud Harvard University alumnus.

Dr. Jakaria’s practice is distinguished not only by medical expertise but by his profound empathy and human connection. He is deeply committed to the holistic care of patients with chronic and challenging autoimmune diseases, offering them both cutting-edge therapy and the emotional support needed for long-term healing. Through his clinical, academic, and research endeavors, he continues to elevate the standard of rheumatologic care in Bangladesh and inspire the next generation of physician-scientists.