Agha Arthritis Associates

"After reading the reviews, I was worried for my mom to see Dr.Agha. However with presumed RA not yet diagnosed, she was suffering and couldn’t find another place that took her insurance. As a fellow provider, I can say that Dr.Agha was engaging, and put her at ease (she’s very anxious). He listened to her and developed a care plan that could be started immediately. For those complaining about wait times…this happens with specialists. I heard him take his time with the patients before my mother, and he took time with her as well. His exam was thorough, and that takes time. I’m very pleased."

"After making an appointment three weeks prior to my appointment, I was told that my insurance was not accepted. The doctor wanted $260.00 for the visit. There is much more to say about my experience with this doctor. Overall don't waste your time."

"Patients feel trapped because they aren't many arthritis doctors in our area and the long wait for new patients, sometimes several months. The fact I could get in sooner with Dr Agha is somewhat telling. First impression was him seemingly pushing a plan for meds to save me money, which really came across as he gets a big cut and lines his pockets (my impression and opinion only). Then there's more obvious signs, he has appointments at 8, 8:10, 8:20 and 8:30; however, he very regularly doesn't arrive until 8:30 (as seen over the past two years). He has very little respect for his customers. Today it was 2.5 hour wait and I finally demanded a refund and left. Two other patients had already left as well out of frustration. When I arrived at 10:10am, his 9am patient had already been waiting 1.5 hours.. and finally left. Mine was 2.5 hour wait (and increasing) for a 10:20 appointment and I too finally left after voicing my displeasure and demanding a refund. Dr Agha stated that if I didn't come back within 30 days he would call in and cancel my prescription (and I have an audio recording to prove it). He seems to use office visits as a requirement to get prescriptions refills, thereby driving up his profits, when all he does is read the blood work, look at my hands, schedule the next appointment and take my money every 90 days.... Save yourself a lot of frustration and go elsewhere, even if it takes longer to get an appointment."

"Love Dr Agha! I have been seeing him for about 7 years. After a difficult period pre-diagnosis and multiple doctors, and diagnoses, I was relieved to sit down a doctor that not only listened, but believed me. He takes the time to find what works right for each individual. His knowledge and compassion set him above the rest. He has had recent changes in his support staff which has caused some hiccups, He is well worth the minor inconveniences.weworth the mi"

"I have been a patient of Dr. Agha for 7 years. (When I was first diagnosed, I saw a different rheumatologist in Cary whom I found to be completely unsatisfactory, and changed to Dr.Agha within several visits.) Since I was newly diagnosed, he started me on a regimen of care that has kept me going for the past 7 years. The office staff are kind, caring and efficient and quick to respond to my needs. Sometimes there is a wait in the office, but only because Dr. Agha takes the time with every patient to answer their questions and to explain treatment options. I always know that when it's my time to see him, I will not be rushed out of his office to make way for the next patient. I would highly recommend Dr. Agha to anyone with rheumatology or arthritic problems."