Dr. Saima Chohan, M.D. joined AARA in June 2013 from The University of Chicago, where she was on faculty for 9 years. In the academic setting, she was the Medical Director of the Rheumatology Clinic. She served as the Assistant Program Director for the rheumatology fellowship and was the Course Director for medical students and residents in rheumatology.
Dr. Saima Chohan, M.D. joined AARA in June 2013 from The University of Chicago, where she was on faculty for 9 years. In the academic setting, she was the Medical Director of the Rheumatology Clinic. She served as the Assistant Program Director for the rheumatology fellowship and was the Course Director for medical students and residents in rheumatology.
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I fell so comfortable and confident with Dr. Chohan and my care. I didn't feel rushed at my appointment. She spent the time needed for my visit.
Jul-2025
She is the best.
Jul-2025
She is very nice and helpful
Jul-2025
Dr. Chohan is a caring and knowledgeable doctor. Dr. Chohan answers all questions and provides the necessary time at all appointments.
Jun-2025
Friendly and thorough
Jun-2025
She takes care of her patients really good and good at what she does
Jun-2025
Dr. Cohan has been a great Dr and has helped be throughout my medical needs. Always has an open ear and takes what I have to say with my treatment with respect
Jun-2025
Great doctor! Very knowledgeable.
Jun-2025
Excellent explanation, education and communication skills.
Jun-2025
Dr. Chohan is always very pleasant and patient.
May-2025
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Dr. Saima Chohan, M.D. joined AARA in June 2013 from The University of Chicago, where she was on faculty for 9 years. In the academic setting, she was the Medical Director of the Rheumatology Clinic. She served as the Assistant Program Director for the rheumatology fellowship and was the Course Director for medical students and residents in rheumatology. She is accomplished in a number of areas and is well published in crystalline arthritis (gout), with both a number of publications in international level journals and book chapters. She has been an invited speaker at national meetings. She has completed an NIH- sponsored degree in clinical research and has been involved in a number of clinical trials for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and gout. She specializes in all aspects of clinical rheumatology such as crystalline arthritis (gout, pseudogout), all forms of arthritis, vasculitis, inflammatory myositis, osteoporosis, connective tissue diseases including lupus, sarcoidosis and soft tissue disorders. She currently is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and remains committed to volunteer work at health care clinics in the area.
M.D. – The University of Cincinnati– Cincinnati, OH Internal Medicine Residency – Riverside Methodist Hospital – Columbus, OH Fellowship in Rheumatology – The University of Chicago — Chicago, IL NIH-sponsored degree in Clinical Research Board Certification – Internal Medicine Board Certification – Rheumatology Languages – English; Urdu
I fell so comfortable and confident with Dr. Chohan and my care. I didn't feel rushed at my appointment. She spent the time needed for my visit.
She is the best.
She is very nice and helpful
Dr. Chohan is a caring and knowledgeable doctor. Dr. Chohan answers all questions and provides the necessary time at all appointments.
Friendly and thorough
She takes care of her patients really good and good at what she does
Dr. Cohan has been a great Dr and has helped be throughout my medical needs. Always has an open ear and takes what I have to say with my treatment with respect
Great doctor! Very knowledgeable.
Excellent explanation, education and communication skills.
Dr. Chohan is always very pleasant and patient.