Summary

Saima Chohan, MD is a Board Certified Internal Medicine and Rheumatology physician specializing 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. 


Dr. Chohan joined AZ Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates 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 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 currently is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and remains committed to volunteer work at healthcare clinics in the area.


Although each of the AZ Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates came to the group from different backgrounds and experiences, they share a vision about how to deliver services to those who need them in their community. It is centered on effectiveness and efficiency provided in a caring and civil environment. It was the challenges of diagnosing and customizing treatment to the individual that drew them to rheumatology. The evolution of their technology sustains the hope that they can make a difference every day to patients.


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Experience and Training:

  • 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


AARA Locations: Paradise Valley and Glendale

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Office Locations

Dr. Saima Chohan has 2 locations

Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates

4550 E Bell Rd Bldg 8STE170Phoenix, AZ 85032

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 28 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Urdu
  • Fellowship in Rheumatology – The University of Chicago — Chicago, IL
  • 75 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Saima Chohan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Ambetter - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Saima Chohan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Saima Chohan has the following area of expertise

  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Rheumatology

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor,, Arizona, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Fellowship in Rheumatology – The University of Chicago — Chicago, IL

Residency

Internal Medicine Residency – Riverside Methodist Hospital – Columbus, OH

Medical School

The University of Cincinnati– Cincinnati, OHGraduated in 1998

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