Dr. Rauf A. Cheema, MD | Sterling, VA | Psychiatry

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Dr. Cheema graduated from the Allama Iqbal Medical College in 1988. He works in Sterling, VA and specializes in Psychiatry and Neurology.

accepting new patients
4

51 Ratings
38 years of experience
8 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
St Elizabeth Hospital
27 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 office location
Male

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Never have I been treated like I have been there. Not only did the doctor lie about what the medication he was giving me was for, his staff lied about office practices. Can't give it less than 1 star.

June 21st, 2022

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I’m very pleased with Dr Cheema, although there is one receptionist that is very rude! By getting reed of that person his practice would be 100%.

March 23rd, 2018

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Dr. Cheema has taken person phone calls while I was in his office waiting for him. He also messed up my daughters meds so much by bouncing her around without giving any one prescription a chance to really work that she ended up in the Emergency Room because she was afraid she was going to hurt herself.

April 18th, 2016

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In my experience, Dr. Cheema has been very knowledgable and helpful with me. His care for me personally has been life-changing considering the state I was in when I began seeing him. I would recommend anyone reading his reviews to keep in mind that as with most reviews for anything, those unsatisfied are most motivated to respond.

March 23rd, 2015

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Pretends to care, but you can tell he doesn't. Just wants to push the antideps on you. We all know they don't work. Can barely speak English.

January 24th, 2015

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Dr. Cheema has helped me with so many problems. I am very happy that I started seeing him. He is kind, compassionate, understanding, intelligent, and possess a sense of humor that puts me at ease.

January 15th, 2015

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I wouldn't recommend anyone here to Dr. Cheema or Dr. Firdous she is the rudest person I have ever met and does not speak or comprehend English very well.

December 23rd, 2014

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To begin i had to choose a star for rating, but I really don't rate any stars. How do you drop a patient that is a minor who attempted suicide because it is too much for you to handle.That is the actual words from his secretarys mouth. too much for him to take on right now. Now we have to start over and how does that help a patient. Refer your patient out and the staff secretary states that is the Drs. choice. How disgusting. Why do you practice? When a patient actually needs help he just refers you out. Makes my stomach turn.

June 3rd, 2014

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If you are seeing him for suboxone worst doctor ever!! He spends about 3 minutes with you, you tend to wait at least an hour, and his staff is the worst. And as for being compassionate, yeah right. He is very cold and never shows any kind of emotion. My advice, see a different doctor!!!

September 27th, 2013

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Dr. Cheema is an excellent doctor. He is competent, respectful and knowledgeable. I recommend him highly.

September 25th, 2013

Sterling Mental Health

21145 Whitfield Pl Ste 105Sterling, VA 20165

Tel: (703) 606-1133

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Rauf Aman Cheema, MD	Dr. Tony Tu, MD	Sarah K Keenan, DNP, PMHNP-BC	Justin Wilt, PMHNP
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (51 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience		3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Sterling , VA	Lincolnshire , IL	Lutherville , MD	Chevy Chase , MD
Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College	Med School: University of Chicago	Med School: Brandman University	Med School: Walden University
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Allama Iqbal Medical CollegeGraduated in 1988

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Where is Dr. Rauf Cheema's office located?: Dr. Rauf Cheema's office is located at 21145 Whitfield Pl Ste 105, Sterling, VA, 20165.
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