Dr. Poonam Somai, MD

Rheumatology*FemaleAge 47

Rheumatology*

Dr. Poonam Somai, MD is a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Somai has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from American University School of Medicine Aruba in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital and Cumberland Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Poonam Somai, MD

Practice

4230 Harding Pike Ste 400 Nashville, TN 37205
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Accepting new patients

Dr. Somai 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. Somai specializes in the area of Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Somai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Somai

3.8
89 ratings, 53 with a written review
5 star
65%
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4 star
3%
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3 star
3%
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2 star
1%
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1 star
27%
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She has helped me so much with my arthritis pain.
Got in right on time. Very informative. Everything went well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Wanetta Dallas – Sep 28, 2023
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I have been seeing Dr. Somai's office for several years. I have seen her in person ONE time after a 1hour and 20 minute wait. (except for the steroid shots in my joints which she performs in person) All other times I've seen her associates. I do not feel that they hear my concerns and rather explain issues off as "possible other existing conditions". I would not recommend her as she does not respect appointment times and seems to have no problem making you wait for hours after your scheduled appointments.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 29, 2020
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For someone accepting new patients, you can't get an appointment for 4 months out. Even with a doctor referral with blood work that has significant problems (RA levels through the roof, extreme white blood cell count, etc), we were supposed to see her today, and they messed up the appointment and scheduled for a month out. Made NO effort to try and work her in while we were there for the appointment that WE scheduled with them, even with blood work justifying a significant problem. The receptionist went and spoke to a nurse, didn't even speak to the doctor....Now my wife, who has already endured the debilitation, leprosy like hives, extreme debilitating pain for the past 10 days, will have to go another month like this if they had their way. We will never go back, and we will discourage anyone from going to see her. Obviously, her practice must be doing so well, that she can't treat people who actually need to see her, even though she is "accepting new patients"....she can't get t
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tim in Hendersonville – Oct 15, 2020
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Dr Somai identified my RA and Fibromyalgia in just 2 visits within 2 weeks. She is very good at responding to messages from the portal. She is super busy, but will listen and try to address any concerns.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Sep 11, 2020
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Very good Doctor. I get shots in my joints and she is great.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Laura Robinson – Feb 07, 2020
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My last appointment to her office was my last one period. Got there few minutes early after two and half hour drive from well over one hundred miles. Got to exam room promptly and that’s where I remained for over an hour. Got up to leave and nurse jumped up and said a Dr would see me in two minutes. Total disregard for a four year patient with no results.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Ted – Jul 31, 2019
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I feel like Dr. Somai really listens and understands what my concerns are and has set forth a plan to address them that makes sense to me.
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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Mary Charlotte in Hendersonville, TN – Jul 30, 2019
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Dr Somai and here staff are very friendly and professional.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Daniel in White House, TN – Jul 16, 2019
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Dr Somai quickly identified my initial symptoms and gave me a great treatment plan. She has great patient communication and explains things so I easily understand the treatments.
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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Jul 10, 2019
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Dr. Somai allows your input of your treatment.
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
  • Long wait times
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Kay White in Nashville , TN – Jul 02, 2019
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Dr. Somai is very professional, easy to speak with and phrases everything in a manner that is understandable. I would refer her to my friends and family.....
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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Freda in Lebanon, TN – Jun 26, 2019
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Great service
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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Lee shaver in Nashville, TN – Jun 25, 2019
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Appointments are always late. Would not recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2019
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I would recommend Dr. Somai, Took me a long time to find a doctor I feel comfortable with.
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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Dorothy Ketron in Clarksville , TN – Nov 28, 2018
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She is always promptly on time for every appointment & always has time to answer any questions I may have.
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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Patricia in Murray, KY – Nov 16, 2018
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I’m so grateful that I have Dr. Somai to guide me on this new & intimidating journey of RA and other associated illnesses. She provides detailed descriptions to how my lab results affect my illness. I leave each appointment with a clearer understanding of this journey.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Vicki Ervin in Nashville , TN – Oct 26, 2018
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Dr. Somai and her physician assistant are very knowledgeable in their field and explain everything in a way that is easily understandable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 19, 2018
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I like that Dr. Somai allows patients input. For someone like myself that would like to avoid biological if possible, that is appreciated. I rarely have to wait very long to see someone.
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Nashville – Oct 19, 2018
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Dr Somai was kind and listened to my symptoms. She examined me and made adjustments to my medication so I would feel and move better. I appreciate her help in getting my quality of life back.
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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Karen Green – Oct 17, 2018
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Forget about privacy if you go here! People in the waiting room knew my social security number by the time I was checked in as a new patient. Information gathering is done in the waiting area for all to hear. A friend of the doctors was there for injection (no appt. because I could hear the conversation)and was taken before me. I left without being seen after 45 minutes in exam room.
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Nashville, TN – Oct 09, 2018
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Dr. Poonam Somai, MD is a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Somai has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from American University School of Medicine Aruba...read more
  • Rheumatology

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  • American University School Of Medicine Aruba

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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Dr. Somai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Results Physiotherapy4230 Harding Pike Ste 400 Nashville, TN 37205
    1

    Practice

    Office110 Saint Blaise Rd Ste 100 Gallatin, TN 37066
    2

    Practice

    Office104 Woodmont Blvd Ste LL50 Nashville, TN 37205
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

      4220 Harding Pike
      Nashville, TN 37205

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% 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
    • Henry County Medical Center

      301 Tyson Ave
      Paris, TN 38242

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      10% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Sumner Regional Medical Center

      555 Hartsville Pike
      Gallatin, TN 37066

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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