Dr. Rauf Cheema, MD

PsychiatryMaleAge 57

Psychiatry

Dr. Rauf Cheema, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Winchester, VA. His office is not accepting new patients.

Dr. Rauf Cheema, MD

Sterling Mental Health

1812 PLAZA DR Winchester, VA 22601

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(540) 667-1226
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Dr. Cheema's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Psychiatric Evaluation
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Dr. Cheema performs Psychiatric Evaluation more than 80% of his peers

Dr. Cheema performs this procedure more than 80% of his peers

Dementia or Depression Screening
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Cheema performs Dementia or Depression Screening more than 80% of his peers

Dr. Cheema performs this procedure more than 80% of his peers

Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Cheema performs Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery more than 80% of his peers

Dr. Cheema performs this procedure more than 80% of his peers

Dr. Cheema's conditions and procedures:

  • Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
  • Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
  • Anxiety
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dementia or Depression Screening
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
  • Psychosis Due to Mental Illness

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Dr. Cheema accepts the following insurance:

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Dr. Cheema's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cheema

4.0

Based on 63 ratings

5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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Great Doctor & Office!
I have been seeing Dr. Cheema for several years now, and he is the only Psychiatrist who has been able to significantly help me with my severe anxiety/panic disorder. He has always been very kind, understanding, and empathetic. Because of his help, I was finally able to start functioning again in my life and could get back to being myself. I have come so far in my career, family life, and much more, because of it. Also, I love Sandy, the receptionist at Dr. Cheema's office. She is always so sweet and helpful whenever I speak with her. Altogether, it's been a great experience. I would definitely recommend Dr. Cheema and his office if you are struggling with mental health.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nicole R. – Mar 16, 2023
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Kind and friendly
Dr. Cheema always takes the time to listen and seems to genuinely care about what I have to say. I especially appreciate the convenience of the FaceTime appointments. I do wish his office took my insurance, though, as appointments are not cheap.
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Mar 14, 2023
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Warm and supportive
I have been seeing Dr. Cheema for several years and he has been enormously helpful to maintaining and supporting my mental health. He listens and is not judgmental. He is kind and very supportive. He helps me see slightly different ways of viewing situations when I am suffering from anxiety. He is gently encouraging of all positive activities, whether being out in nature, socializing, or developing spiritual support. I have had experiences doctors who were not interested and barely listened. He is different. His office is also very friendly and professional. I recommend Dr. Cheema very highly.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 04, 2023
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Great office
I love the doctors and the staff. I am seen in a timely fashion. Highly recommended.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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SG – Nov 23, 2022
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Lied straight to my face
I have never been more disappointed and disrespected in a doctors office. Not only did he lie to me, but his staff did too. Just wants to pump you with pills that aren't for what you need and charge exorbitant prices.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sarah Gibson – Jun 22, 2022
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I would strongly advise avoiding this practice (Sterling Mental Health) as well as Dr. Cheema. The front desk individuals are rude, abrasive, and make only bare minimum attempts to communicate with patients. Calls are unanswered, appointments cancelled without notification, no emails/texts/written correspondence to speak of. This practice deals with people who suffer from mental illnesses: callous and rude desk workers who make no effort to maintain communication...doesn't seem right. Furthermore, they only prescribe you enough medication to last until your next appointment and make no exceptions in refills. So imagine there is some issue with your appointment, you find out only the day of since they never told you, and suddenly you're sick because you're off your meds and they won't help without an appointment. And what happens in that appointment with Dr. Cheema?"Hi, how are you? Okay. Here's your meds, bye." Because that's all they're selling, your prescriptions - not patient care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Ryan – Jun 10, 2021
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Does anyone know if dr cheema has a patient contact email
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Cecilia Miller – May 16, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr. Cheema for years and he is a bit of a disappointment. His advice is ill-advised at times and he has prescribed medications that have negative interactions. When discussing side affects and negative consequences of his choices for me, he has disregarded my complaints as anomalies. Having discussed the same with my pharmacist, I have gotten a completely different explanation. He is very tight on the schedule of prescriptions. Good luck getting a response when you don't have an appointment. His office often doesn't respond to my pharmacist, leaving me without critical medication for more than a day on occasion. I don't feel as though he has any real interest in my wellbeing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 21, 2020
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Dr. Cheema is an excellent Psychiatrist. He is sometimes a man of few words, which is good because it lets you get things off your chest. He will counsel you at appropriate times with good advice. He considers your budget when prescribing medications. I’ve been his patient for over a decade. I’m happy, more than ever. I’ve seen complaints about his office staff being rude and impatient. I have experienced this too, and believe it was due to immature, inexperienced employees. This has changed over the last year or two. His staff is more mature and better able to interact with a Psychiatrist’s patients. His current staff is the best ever. They are kind and patient. Turnover is less than before, so you interact with employees who are familiar. Dr. Cheema and his staff work hard to accommodate your schedule. I have seen other Psychiatrists; some didn’t seem genuinely concerned and others were demanding interrogators. None lived up to the professionalism and caring attitude of Dr. Cheema.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Dan – Nov 12, 2019
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I have been seeing Dr. Cheema for 6 months and he decided after less than 6 months of treatment, that now that I am level with my bipolar, that I can wait a month to see him again, yet my stable mood is constantly depressed and it gets bad at times. I feel like he is not willing to truly want to help me. I have been explaining my visits since the beginning to my girlfriend who has a bachelor's in psychology and she told me she thought from the beginning he was not a good fit for me.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
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Winchester, VA – May 30, 2017
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Dr. Cheema is very kind and mild mannered. He listens to all the things you have to say. He is quick to respond to medical needs as needed. I have been seeing him for many years and he always treats me as a unique individual and not just some patient.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lee in Winchester, VA – Apr 24, 2016
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Great Doctor! Have been his patient for years. He is kind, has a gentle manner and really cares.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 04, 2016
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Biography

Dr. Rauf Cheema, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Winchester, VA. His office is not accepting new patients.

Specialties

  • Psychiatry

Education

Allama Iqbal Medical College, University Of Health Sciences Lahore
Medical School

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What conditions does Dr. Rauf Cheema, MD treat?

Dr. Cheema frequently treats the following conditions: Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder, and Psychosis Due to Mental Illness. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Rauf Cheema, MD's office address?

Dr. Cheema's office is located at 1812 PLAZA DR, Winchester, VA 22601. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Does Dr. Rauf Cheema, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 4/5 for Dr. Rauf Cheema, MD. Patients say that the provider listened & answered questions well and they trusted the provider's decisions. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

Locations

Sterling Mental Health

Birthinmind LLC1812 PLAZA DR Winchester, VA 22601
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