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Our Providers

Irshad Syed M.D.

Irshad Syed, MD is a Board-Certified Family Physician and Geriatrician with over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. He is passionate about preventive medicine and helping patients build clear, practical plans to improve long-term health.

Before joining Marietta Family Medicine, Dr. Syed served the community through the Grady Health System, where he spent nine years in clinical, academic, and leadership roles. He has a strong academic background with national-level awards, as well as publications and presentations.

Dr. Syed completed his Residency and Geriatrics Fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, where he also served as Chief Resident. He cares for children, adolescents, women, men, and older adults, and our clinic offers the services you’d expect from a modern primary care practice.

Welcome to our practice—we’re grateful you chose Marietta Family Medicine for your care.

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Meera Thirumal, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP-C

Meera Thirumal, FNP-C, is a American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 32 years of patient-care experience. She focuses on prevention, patient education, and clear, step-by-step treatment plans for acute concerns and chronic conditions. She earned her MSN (FNP) from Columbus State University and her BSN from Georgia College & State University. Languages: Tamil, Sinhalese.

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Sheryl Kennedy, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Sheryl Kennedy, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in family practice, internal medicine, geriatrics, and chronic pain care. Patients can expect a thoughtful, patient-centered visit with clear communication and practical next steps. She earned her MSN from Kennesaw State University and completed nursing training at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.

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What Patients Say

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  • Dr. Syed and staff are very friendly, caring and supportive. I’ve been a patient for years and Dr. Syed truly cares about his patients wellbeing, will go over and beyond to ensure that his care and follow up care, has made the difference. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the care and expertise I receive.
    L Washington
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  • I am so excited to finally find a doctor I actually like and really feel like he cares about my health! We had some struggles with my prescription and insurance and they really went above and beyond to help me out! So happy to have been referred here and to have found my new PCP’s office! Thank you!
    Brand Driggers
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Our Approach to Care

We focus on listening first, making a clear plan, and following through with the next steps.

  1. We take time to understand symptoms, history, and goals.
  2. You’ll leave with simple next steps you can actually follow.
  3. Labs, referrals, and ongoing management—so nothing falls through the cracks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions. If you still need help, call us or book online.

Yes — we’re accepting new patients. You can book online or call and our team will help match you to the soonest availability.

If you already know who you’d like to see, select that provider when booking. If you’re not sure, book online or call and we’ll help guide you based on your visit type, concerns, and the soonest available appointment.

Same-day visits are available when possible based on scheduling and visit type. Calling the office is often the fastest way to confirm same-day options.

Yes — we accept Medicare, including preventive visits like Welcome to Medicare and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. If you’re unsure which visit you need, call us and we’ll help.

We accept Medicare and most major insurance plans. Coverage can vary by plan and employer, so if you’re unsure, call us with your insurance card and we’ll help verify.

Please bring a photo ID, your insurance card, and a list of your current medications (or the bottles). If you have outside records, recent labs, imaging results, or a specialist summary you’d like us to review, bring those as well.

Please bring a photo ID, your insurance card, and a list of your current medications (or the bottles). If you have outside records, recent labs, imaging results, or a specialist summary you’d like us to review, bring those as well.

Yes — telehealth is available for appropriate visit types (often follow-ups, medication check-ins, results review, and certain concerns). If you’re not sure whether telehealth is right for you, call and we’ll help you choose the best option.

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