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Dr. Nighat Tahir, MD

Dr. Nighat Tahir, MD

Rheumatology*

Dr. Nighat Tahir, MD is a rheumatologist in Anderson, IN. Dr. Tahir has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Community Hospital Anderson and Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

1210 Medical Arts Blvd Ste 200 Anderson, IN 46011
Telehealth available

Dr. Tahir is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tahir specializes in the area of Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Tahir's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tahir

3.5
38 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 star
61%
61%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
32%
32%

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Excellent
I was seeing another Rheumatologist and was not happy with the care I received. I switched to Dr. Tahir & it's like night and day difference. Dr. Tahir listens, questions and works with me. I am so glad I switched, I feel like I am in good hands now.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 22, 2025
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Wonderful Experience
I have always had a wonderful experience with Dr. Tahir and her staff. They are very caring and efficient without making you feel rushed.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JZ – Dec 29, 2024
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Excellent doctor friendly and caring...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kwame Yasin Abdulhaqq – Feb 19, 2023
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I was told i didnt have RA. She was my third RA opinion. She actually made me feel stupid that i shouldnt have been on biologics that my second RA dr had me on. I tested positive for the RA factor multiple times, and she told me there are false positives all the time. She made me feel like i was an idiot bc i thought i had RA! She said i just had fibromyalgia. I was just recently was hospitalized for heart and lung failure. My cardiologist told me it was rheumatic and i needed to see an RA dr. My 4th Ra dr told me he knew i had RA before he met me bc of my blood work. Im now starting orencia infusions. Dr tahir failed me. I believed her when she said i didnt have RA. I now have heart and lung damage caused from the inflammation due to RA. It also caused my blood sugar to be high and now im diabetic. I dont have crooked hands or feet. RA inflammation attacked my organs. Dr Tahir is a joke!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 02, 2021
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She is one of the best Doctors Ive seen , I switch to her because she also treats my older son . She always listens to what I have to say , and she is a good listener.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph – Nov 19, 2020
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She was very thorough and informative. I had been diagnosed with Lupus 4 years ago. It turned out to be a false positive test result. She walked me through all the lab tests. I would highly recommend her. recommend her. Janice, Yorktown.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Janice, Yorktown. – Oct 21, 2020
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She doesn't know what she's doing!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Larry – Aug 07, 2019
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Best group of people ever! always pleasant & very helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Linda Gaskin – Jan 29, 2019
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I recommend her all time. People really like her. I also like her being straight forward with you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Cassandra Ryle in Daleville, IN – Nov 30, 2018
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I was going to a Muncie Rheumatologist and was treated for 7 years for Lupus. This Dr. would no longer see because I was going to the Indiana Spine Group in Carmel, IN. I found Dr. Tahir and she did a lot of blood work and etc. She concluded I did NOT have Lupus. I think she has been very through and her office is very pleasant and friendly. I would highly recommend Dr. Tahir
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Dixie Ebrite in Muncie, IN – Oct 10, 2018
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I am seeing Dr. Tahir for 2 years now, and honestly I wouldn't recommend her, my condition is getting worse, now I bin cut down on the meds that did help me getting around, with that I'm stuck in one place every day because I am not able to walk or do anything, because of this I developed red lower legs with sores that drain fluids, my hands are constantly in pain that it is impossible to open a simple bag of chips or a water bottle, I am going to see a different Rheumatologist
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Anderson – May 02, 2018
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I struggled with what I thought was Lupus for years and have taken many, many medications with no true relief. Dr. Tahir recognized I was "misdiagnosed" and helped me come off of some medication and started treating my true problem. I was afraid of the medications I was on for Lupus, because some had very serious side effects. Not only am I feeling much better, my monthly prescription bill is much less. I am glad she did not simply continue with what was always done for me. Thanks Dr. Tahir!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2018
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I saw her once before as a second opinion and decided to possibly give her another try, and oh boy were they rude and unhelpful. They basically told me to go somewhere else, because my rheumatoid factor was negative and she wouldn't put me on the treatment my current rheumatologist has me on. You can still have rheumatoid arthritis if you are serionegative. The office manager is a nightmare to deal with and won't talk to people directly. Go see someone else if you want to be treated with respect
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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MUNCIE – Jan 05, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr Tahir for awhile now she has been a good listener to my complain explain my condition In the simplest way she is concerned about the level of my pain I have recommended my mom to her she was so satisfied to have a doctor like Dr Tahir because mom's blood pressure stayed in the normal range when she visited. every time I go to the doctor I always leave satisfied. I recommended Dr Tahir to many of my friends and they are also satisfied. Office staff are also friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cindy in Anderson, IN – Nov 10, 2017
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My first visit was great I thought. She listened and ordered blood work. My 2nd visit, however, was not so great. She literally rushed me out of the room like she was not interested in my problems at all. She did not explain my condition to me hardly at all. I had made a list of questions I had and she took the list, skimmed through it and told me I was a complicated patient. She then proceeded to rush me out the door. Whatever. I'll find another doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Anderson, IN – Nov 09, 2017
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During my second visit to see Dr. Tahir, I was in the middle of asking a question when she walked over to me, shook my hand, said thank you, and walked out. I have never felt so demeaned by a physician. I understand there are other patients and doctors have schedules to stick to, but it's this kind of behavior that leads to the mistrust between patients and physicians. I'm not going back to see Dr. Tahir and wouldn't recommend anyone to see her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Greenwood, IN – May 29, 2017
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I found Dr Tahir to e rude and abrupt. She talked in He can go on and stated I have arthritis and fibromyalgia and possibly lupus. She failed to explain why she thought I at have lupus. She failed to listen to me. She dismissed me as if she were nothing and she was superior. I refuse to see Dr Tahir again. If you are referred by your Primary Doctor, you should ask for a different referral.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Deb Neal in Anderson, IN – Nov 02, 2016
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I have previously seen a rheumatologist and she disagreed with every treatment they gave me without actually seeing my records. She suggested I stopped taking my ALL MY MEDICATION, which allows me to be functional for an entire month. I don't know about you, but I can't be in crippling joint pain for a month especially while keeping a job down. She completely dismissed me and made me feel like she thought it was all in my head. If you're a younger patient, I would avoid her like the plague
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Not a happer camper in Muncie, IN – Sep 09, 2016
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Dr. Tahir treated me as if I were wasting her time. I have to drive 45 minutes one way to see her, I expected to be treated as if my conditions are not in my head. I have severe psoriasis which she refused to even address. I have since found a doctor closer to home that is more than willing to help me. I would not recommend Dr. Tahir if you are looking to be treated and cared for fairly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Rebecca in IN – May 05, 2016
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I have been going for quite awhile now. She always listens and tries to solve what she can. I have never felt that Dr. Tahir did not care. I have recommended her and would again.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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vicki powell in Fairmount, IN – Apr 04, 2016
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Dr. Nighat Tahir, MD is a rheumatologist in Anderson, IN. Dr. Tahir has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Community Hospital Anderson and Indiana University Health...read more
  • Rheumatology

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Dr. Tahir is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Community Rheumatology of Anderson1210 Medical Arts Blvd Ste 200 Anderson, IN 46011
    1
    Office6626 E 75th St Ste 500 Indianapolis, IN 46250
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Community Hospital Anderson

      1515 N Madison Ave
      Anderson, IN 46011
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ascension St. Vincent Mercy

      1331 S A St
      Elwood, IN 46036

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ascension St. Vincent Anderson

      2015 Jackson St
      Anderson, IN 46016
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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