Dr. Amber Saleem Cheema, MD

Dr. Amber Cheema is a family medicine physician with two decades of clinical experience caring for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Connecticut. Her comprehensive approach to family medicine allows her to address a wide range of health concerns for individuals and families throughout their lives. Dr. Cheema is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling her to serve diverse communities with personalized care.

Dr. Cheema practices at the Family Medicine Center in East Hartford, Connecticut, where she is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center. She specializes in managing complex conditions including sickle cell disease and helping patients navigate sickle cell crises with expert care. Her clinical expertise includes diagnosing and treating fatigue-related conditions, ensuring patients receive thorough evaluations to identify underlying …causes. Dr. Cheema frequently performs essential diagnostic procedures such as blood tests and tuberculosis screening, along with specialized laboratory work including alkaline phosphatase testing to monitor liver function and bone health.