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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Oh my! Dr C was so thorough explaining my condition and future available treatments.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
She makes me feel confident that I picked her for my care
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
She took many notes to contact all my doctors. I was impressed.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Best Rheumatologist there is!
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Warm, understanding and friendly. Dr. Chohan is a very knowledgeable and professional.Rheumatologist..
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Seems to be very knowledgeable and very caring!!
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very good
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Not only did I love this Doctor Who was very caring concerning my disability, and therefore willing to make my next appointment with her by phone but I really liked the set up of the whole office because they have an in-house laboratory right there to do all your testing directly after your appointment.
If I would leave any fault, it would just be that they had everything so well organized with their nursing assistance that I only got to see the doctor or about five minutes, but it didn't really matter because she had read all of the forms and new from the nursing assistants what I needed
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
I have such confidence in Dr Chohan.
I totally trust her and feel fortunate She is handling my case..
We communicate very well together. She is one of the best doctors I’ve had.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very good doctor. she explains everything and writes it down for her patients.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
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4550 E. Bell Rd, Bldg. 8 Suite 170 Phoenix, AZ 85032
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5681 W. Beverly Lane Suite 100 Glendale, AZ 85306
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
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Oh my! Dr C was so thorough explaining my condition and future available treatments.
She makes me feel confident that I picked her for my care
She took many notes to contact all my doctors. I was impressed.
Best Rheumatologist there is!
Warm, understanding and friendly. Dr. Chohan is a very knowledgeable and professional.Rheumatologist..
Seems to be very knowledgeable and very caring!!
Very good
Not only did I love this Doctor Who was very caring concerning my disability, and therefore willing to make my next appointment with her by phone but I really liked the set up of the whole office because they have an in-house laboratory right there to do all your testing directly after your appointment. If I would leave any fault, it would just be that they had everything so well organized with their nursing assistance that I only got to see the doctor or about five minutes, but it didn't really matter because she had read all of the forms and new from the nursing assistants what I needed
I have such confidence in Dr Chohan. I totally trust her and feel fortunate She is handling my case.. We communicate very well together. She is one of the best doctors I’ve had.
Very good doctor. she explains everything and writes it down for her patients.