Saleem A Waraich, MD

Ok, this is getting a little boring, but I also have to give Dr. Waraich 5 stars, because I am unable to give him 10! I am a nurse at Placentia-​Linda Hospital, so I know all the doctors there, and I am so impressed with the way he takes care of my husband. I, too, wish he could be his primary care physician. All I can say, is that he is attentive, professional, and the best at what he does.

A physician recommended me Dr. Waraich due to my constant pain in both knees and totally clear MRI results. During my first visit, he was very courteous, asked me some questions and did some tests and explained me a possible diagnostic, but asked me to get a blood test just to make sure it was what he believed. He explained me absolutely everything, he told me why he was asking all those questions, what every test he was making was telling him and his he got to his almost final conclusion. He answered all the questions I made and gave me a series of recommendations to reduce the pain as I waited for the blood test results.
My second visit was yesterday, after approximately a month, and he explained everything in the results, what they meant I the next steps I should take. Again, he answered all my questions very politely and made other recommendations according to the results, but he asked me to get a second blood test because he noticed something dangerous in the first results.
He explained me what the results could be and what should I do, and also told me to go back in 4 months for a follow up visit, but he also explained he would call me before if he believed it was necessary due to the results of the second test.
From my two visits, I can tell he really knows what he’s doing, he explains everything (in plain English) and always responds to all questions in the best possible way, adding recommendations and second options. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs an experienced rheumatologist they can trust and rely on.

I have only been to the office once so far but have also had questions regarding tests my old doctor did. First, the office is welcoming. The front office and back office staff that I had the pleasure of dealing with were friendly and professional. Drs. level of compassion and concern is perfect. When I asked him a question while he was writing something, I apologized for interrupting him while writing and he said, «No, it’s very good that you ask questions.» I think this sold it for me. I didn’t feel put out, at all. Regarding my email communication and questions, Dr. Waraich and his staff answered in less that 24 hours. I wish all doctors offices were like this.

I decided to get checked for a disease that ran in my family thru my family doctor and was told something came back positive and was referred to this doctor.
Boy was I nervous to come here to get results and answers and prayed for the best! It took a long time to be seen here which was the only downfall I would say. I made my appointment and they couldn’t get me in for over a month. I tried to see if I could reschedule when time got a little closer and then it wasn’t going to be for a month plus. So I kept my appointment the same. So the wait time was more nerve-​wracking.
The ladies at the office are really nice and helpful. They called to remind me of my appointment and resent paperwork I asked for promptly. When I arrived I was the only one in there and waited for about 10 minutes to be seen.
The doctor was very friendly and knowledgeable. He looked at my results and quickly knew what it was. He asked lots of questions and did a through check up. He answered all my questions and explained my lab results. It was a false positive, thank goodness! I was very happy with the doctor and he never made me feel nervous.

This doctor cares!!! I been seeing him for over 2 years now and he does his best to get me the best meds for my condition and when i feel there not working or have too many side effects he works even harder to find whats best for me. I love the way you wait in less than 15 minutes and the staff is very professional and helpful.

I was sent to Dr. Waraich because of some auto-​immune issues and abnormal test results and my GP thought it was time I saw a Rheumatologist. It’s never any fun to have to see a «specialist» but the minute the doctor walked into the room I sensed his calm and pleasant manner.
We not only discussed my test results but he gave me some sound and sensible «life advice» that I 100% took to heart and have used every day in my daily life since my initial visit. He talked to me like a friend, not like a doctor. His «bedside manner» is very refreshing.
I had to re-​take tests and bloodwork and to my surprise all my follow-​up phone calls were actually done by the doctor himself. He left detailed voicemails and information… and I actually understood what he was saying (using English words, not «doctor words»). I was totally impressed even more by that.
I’ve since gone back for follow up visits and have continued to be impressed by his kind demeanor and personality. I highly recommend him to anyone searching for a specialist in his field. It’s too bad there aren’t more doctors like him in this world. He’s definitely one in a million.
Thank you Dr. Waraich!

I wish that Dr. Waraich could be a primary care doctor I would love to see him on a regular basis. He took the time to listen to all my concerns without making me feel rushed, he helped me understand the reasons for the current plan of care and he called me at 8:00 p.m. one night as a follow up when my previous medical records had came and he had been able to review them. I would really like to give him 6 or 7 stars! LeeAnn Bailey, RN