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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Dr Chohan is an awesome dr.
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Very on time and precise.
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Very professional, straightforward, and honest when questions are asked with a very pleasant sense of humor.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very prompt and attentive.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Oh my! Dr C was so thorough explaining my condition and future available treatments.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
She makes me feel confident that I picked her for my care
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
She took many notes to contact all my doctors. I was impressed.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Best Rheumatologist there is!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Warm, understanding and friendly. Dr. Chohan is a very knowledgeable and professional.Rheumatologist..
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Seems to be very knowledgeable and very caring!!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
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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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Dr Chohan is an awesome dr.
Very on time and precise.
Very professional, straightforward, and honest when questions are asked with a very pleasant sense of humor.
Very prompt and attentive.
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!!