Dr. Arif Ali - Doctor Reviews & Ratings - Houston, TX

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Dr. Arif Ali
Houston, TX
Gender: M
Specialty: Rheumatologist
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# Ratings: 9
Avg Punctuality: 4.6
Avg Helpfulness: 4.1
Avg Knowledge: 4.2
Overall Quality*: 4.2
Range: 1-5 (5 is best)
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:) Click to report rating    1/27/10 5 5 5 Dr. Ali has been my doctor since 2004. When pain is a constant in your life. It's nice when he his other doctor and staff care. From Madeline in insurance to Holly his registered nurse, On my worst days when things were not right.Examples 1. I had not turned in my insurance card, my employer had switched and i had not recieved the new card. I was still valued, treated w/ dignity & respect. Madeline said dont worry Carrie we will take care of this. With her patience we did just that. 2. One day my RA, all of a sudden went into over drive (the pain) when I woke up, I called the Office crying and histerical. Holly calmed me down,asked me what i had taken that day,looked over my history told me what to take of my existing medications. and gave me an approx time of when i shouldd start feeling better. If not, then I should go to the emergency room. JUST TO LET YOU NOW. I DID NOT HAVE TO GO TO THE ER. I love my dr and his staff 
Insurance: Aetna
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:( Click to report rating    8/24/09 4 3 2 GOING TO THIS DOCTOR WAS A NIGHTMARE. I WAS TREATED LIKE A GUINEA PIG. VISIT AFTER VISIT I WAS SENT HOME WITH DIFFERENT MEDICATIONS TO TRY WITH NO RESULTS. RA WAS VERY NEW TO ME AND I WAS ONLY 26 AT THE TIME. HE EVEN TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE SURGERY ON MY HAND TO REMOVE DEAD TISSUE. AT MY VERY LAST VISIT HE TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THAT HE COULD DO FOR ME. MY HEART SANK AND MY EYES FILLED UP WITH TEARS. I LEFT OUT OF THERE FEELING HOPELESS. THE NEXT DAY I QUIT ALL THE MEDS AND WITH THE GRACE OF GOD MY RA WENT INTO REMISSION. I AM NOW 29 AND HAVE NOT HAD ANY SYMPTOMS SINCE AND I NEVER HAD SURGERY PERFORMED ON THE SUPPOSED DEAD TISSUE IN MY HAND. I LIVE A NORMAL LIFE WORKING IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD AND RAISING MY 4 YR OLD SON. 
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:) Click to report rating    8/10/09 4 5 5 I have severe OA and went to him initially because my regular Dr. was retiring. Dr. Ali has given me back my mobility. I see him several times a year and have avoided any more surgery, which was my main objective. 
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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:) Click to report rating    1/10/09 5 5 5 Dr Ali has been wonderful. He diagnosed my Fibromyalgia and CFS. He has worked closely with me in finding the best medications so that I can live as normal a life as I can. I would recommend him to anyone. He has given me back my life. 
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:) Click to report rating    1/7/09 4 4 4 Dr Ali has been my doctor for almost 14 years, im one of his first patients in the Tomball office. Im almost 19 and would not have survived. I have severe juvinile arthritis that has caused blindness in my left eye, cardio plarijitis, osteoparosis,etc. He has always been great, but now he just doesnt take the time or really listen. 
Insurance: Tricare
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:) Click to report rating    7/8/08 5 5 5 Dr Ali & his staff always spend as much time as I need during a visit which is so important. Everything is clearly explained, options offered and discussed. I was hospitalized twice during the first yr after being diagnosed with RA. I have not seen the inside of one for 2 yrs now. I am now also being treated for Osteoporosis & OA. Believe that we're making great strides in improving my condition and allowing me the opportunity to continue working full time. I am always greeted on a first name basis by the entire staff and seen promptly. I feel Doctors Ali and Ahmed are the best I could possibly have and are on top of the most current treatments available. 
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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:) Click to report rating    9/7/07 5 5 5 Dr Ali was very helpful and explained everything 
Insurance: United Healthcare
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:( Click to report rating    9/2/07 3 4 1 THIS DOCTOR WAS NOT VERY MUCH. I WENT TO HIM SEVERAL TIMES AND PAID MONEY FORHIM TO TELL ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING HE COULD DO. HE PROVIDED ME WITH STEROIDS ONLY AND THEY DIDN'T FIX THE R.A. I QUIT THE MEDS AND THEN THE RA WENT INTO REMISSION. I HAVE BEEN FINE FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS...DRUG FREE AS WELL! 
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:) Click to report rating    12/11/06 5 5 done more to help me than any Rheumatologist I have ever worked with. I have numerous autoimmune diseases 
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