Farah Mahmood, M.D.
Rheumatology • San Clemente, CA
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades: 4.8/5 (33)
- WebMD: 4.0/5 (11)
- Google Reviews (aggregated via BestAround): 4.8/5 (86)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High level of patient-centered care and thoroughness
- Positive bedside manner and kindness
- Effective at explaining complex medical information
- Professional and efficient office staff
- Strong clinical competence and expertise in rheumatology
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding diagnostic accuracy and treatment plans
- Specific claim of misdiagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
- Reports of side effects from medications prescribed
- Minor mentions of initial appointment delays and phone-only test results
In patients' words
"From the moment Dr. Mahmood stepped into the room I knew she was a kind and caring person. She listened carefully to my symptoms, asked questions and seemed sincerely interested in helping me."
— Patient review via BusinessYab"I then went to two different rheumatologists to... shocked to find out that both of them said I did not have RA and that the diagnosing of Dr. Mahmood was completely incorrect."
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