Dr. Faiz Cheema, MD
Psychiatrist
607.5 mi · 12-15 Broadway, Suite 2A, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
At a glance
4.65 stars (294 reviews)
93% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 15 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Works at Fair Lawn Behavioral Health LLC
4.65
294 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
4.4
Recent reviews
I have been in Dr. Cheema’s care since 2015 and he’s consistently attentive to my needs and reliable.
December 22, 2020Jennifer U.Verified patient
Compassionate, patience and understanding medical provider.
Dr. Cheema is open to listening to your questions and thoughts.
September 19, 2019Initials hidden
Office location
Fair Lawn Behavioral Health LLC
607.5 mi · 12-15 Broadway, Suite 2A, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Depression
Psychoses
Depression
Psychoses
More about Dr. Faiz Cheema, MD
* DR. CHEEMA HAS A STRICT 24 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY *
Dr. Faiz Cheema is a caring and experienced psychiatrist currently seeing patients in the greater Paramus, New Jersey area. Having received his medical degree from Rawalpindi Medical College, Dr. Cheema has since been in practice for over 18 years. Currently, Dr. Cheema is also affiliated with Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Rawalpindi Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Bergen Regional Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry
Practice
Fair Lawn Behavioral Health LLC
Affiliation
VA New Jersey Healthcare System - East Orange Campus
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1962602953
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.65
Wait time
4.44
Bedside manner
4.66
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294 reviews
Most relevant
I saw Dr. Cheema for over two years. He was always professional, knowledgeable and precise. I would highly recommend.
July 19, 2017Initials hidden
very nice doctor. felt comfortable with him. office was very easy to get to, at least for me, coming from wayne area.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He's wonderful. Really understanding and caring. I'm treatment resistant and he's doing a lot to help me.
More than 1 year agoFern D.Verified patient
He was great. This was my first session but I feel he is committed to finding the right treatment for me.
April 4, 2018Fern D.Verified patient
Dr. Cheema was very professional and had great bed side manners. The appointment started right on time.
June 16, 2016Initials hidden
I have been in Dr. Cheema’s care since 2015 and he’s consistently attentive to my needs and reliable.
December 22, 2020Jennifer U.Verified patient
Very courteous and polite. Listened to everything that I had to say and assessed my needs adequately.
May 24, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. cheema is a caring doctor who listens and truly wants to help his patients. Highly recommend.
January 31, 2018Initials hidden
Very thorough and professional. Listened carefully and took great notes to document my history.
August 25, 2015Initials hidden
Such a kind Dr. He was engaging and truly focused on my concerns. I highly recommend him.
July 20, 2018Lisa K.Verified patient
Very Good understanding patients behavior and root cause analysis... good improvement in me
August 19, 2015Initials hidden
Pretty cool. I like that for a first visit, he was not quick to shove meds down my throat!
October 15, 2014Initials hidden
He listens, asks the right questions, has patience and was prompt. Excellent experience.
May 20, 2014Initials hidden
Disappointing after seeing good review from him. But it doesn't work on my case.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
This doctor basically interogates you and is what seems to be very inexperienced.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very acknowledgeable and understanding about most cases that people deal with.
June 8, 2019Initials hidden
He was very caring and compassionate very nice Dr made me feel very comfortable
August 26, 2015Initials hidden
He was a very good doctor he makes sure that he sees his patients very often
April 12, 2016Initials hidden
A very conscientious and professional Physician. I highly recommend him.
February 24, 2018Initials hidden
As always, Dr. Cheema is professional, compassionate and accommodating.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very professional and understanding to needs. Would recommend to anyone.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very understanding. Wants the best treatment for his patients.
February 26, 2019Initials hidden
Straight forward. And allowed room for if I had any questions.
June 16, 2014Initials hidden
I made another appointment, so he's definitely alright by me!
December 1, 2015Initials hidden
Great doctor. Asks important questions and shows he cares.
September 19, 2017Initials hidden
Collection companies will call you if you owe a dime....
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The doctor wasn’t aware with his appointment with me
January 22, 2022Jessica T.Verified patient
He was understanding. Interested in what I had to say.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Waited for me even though I got lost. He's fantastic!
March 12, 2015Initials hidden
It went very well. He listened and was very caring.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The doctor was great as usual. However the secretary did not text me to tell me the visit was virtual. She also muttered things under her breath after each time I spoke to her. Dr. Cheema gave me all the attention I needed, but overall it was not a pleasant visit.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great doc. Very kind and professional.
January 2, 2020Fern D.Verified patient
Really kind, professional doctor
November 16, 2019Fern D.Verified patient
Compassionate, patience and understanding medical provider.
Dr. Cheema is open to listening to your questions and thoughts.
September 19, 2019Initials hidden
Dr. Cheema has a great bedside manner. He does not spend any time on psychotherapy (and therefore he does not bill for it), but he will give you advice and try to give you some coping mechanisms. His real focus is on finding you the right meds. He takes patient input into consideration, and never takes a superior attitude. There were times when I stopped meds way early because I didn't like the side effects, and he never got upset. Instead he listened to my concerns and prescribed me something else. He is flexible regardless of what your side effects are, including things that other doctors may consider unimportant. For instance, I have made it known that I don't want any medication that may cause weight gain, and he respects that and prescribes accordingly. Furthermore there were a couple of times when he kept my dosages low despite my objections, and I went on my own and took more than prescribed. Both times, I regretted it due to side effects. These were side effects that he warned me about, but which I had never read about previously. I cannot attest to how he responds in crisis situations, but I have texted him a number of times when there were issues with the pharmacy, and his response-time was incredible. For my appointments, he sees me right away because I make early appointments and because I am on maintenance-dosages of meds, but be advised that the wait can be longer. I am fully satisfied having Dr. Cheema as my psychiatrist.
July 27, 2019Initials hidden
Dr. Cheema has a great bedside manner. He is very friendly and kind, and he sincerely cares about his patients. He is never condescending or dismissive.
If you want psychotherapy, then Dr. Cheema isn't the doctor for you. He does give advice and coping mechanisms, as he sees fit or if you request them, but his main focus is finding you the right medication.
He is not put-off at all by a patient asking him for a particular medication, and he will take your request into consideration. He won't automatically prescribe what you want, but he will listen to your ideas. If he agrees with your suggestion, he will prescribe it. If he rejects the suggestion, he will clearly explain why.
He is also not put-off by patients giving up on medications. I gave up on four medications, each within a month of starting them (one was within a week), and it wasn't until the fourth one that he became slightly (and I mean slightly) exasperated with me. But he kept at it and kept my sensitivity to side-effects in mind and found a medication that has done me a lot of good.
It's also worth mentioning that he is not dismissive of a patient who may want to avoid a medication for a more cosmetic reason. For instance, I made it clear to him from the start that I didn't want to try any medication that could lead to weight-gain. He never tried to change my mind. Occasionally he would suggest a particular medication that could cause weight gain. However, number one, he would not hide that fact. Number two, he would not push the medication on me; he would merely explain why he thought it was a good fit for me. Number three, he would not be upset in the least if I would reject the idea.
And I trust Dr. Cheema's expertise 100%. My condition had been improving nicely on one particular medication. When I came for my next session, he kept the dose the same even though the standard dose is double by that point. I asked him if he could raise it, and he told me that it might not be necessary, and that he would know better in a month. Well, after a few days I figured it couldn't hurt to start taking a double dose. After three days of doubling, I felt absolutely terrible - just totally empty inside. I went back to the dose he prescribed and my condition went back to improving.
Dr. Cheema is a perfect blend of compassion and expertise, and I am very happy to have found him.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He's a great doctor, and a caring person.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
My first visit with Dr Cheema was great. He was kind, listened and unlike many, did not just want to throw me on meds. Instead opting to see me again in 2 weeks and until he gets to know me. I LOVED that about this Dr!!
March 28, 2019Initials hidden
Ive never felt comfortable talking to a doctor. Dr.Cheema hears me out and I feel healed already just letting my concerns out and discussing our plan.
January 22, 2019Daseul B.Verified patient
I've been going to Dr. Cheema for over a year and he encompasses all of the qualities I look for in a medical professional: knowledgeable, kind, never rushes you, good listener and extremely accommodating. I highly recommend Dr. Cheema.
January 5, 2019Initials hidden
Most compassionate psychiatrist I’ve seen. Easy to get a hold of, addresses your concerns and does not over-medicate. I’m very happy with my progress since seeing him!
December 29, 2018Initials hidden
Doesn’t have much of a bedside manner. Very neutral demeanor. Schedules MANY patients for same time, by the time you get it your just annoyed.
December 12, 2018Initials hidden
I had no wait time. Doctor Cheema took as much time as he could to get to know me. He understands your problems and cares about your well being.
November 29, 2018Initials hidden
Doctor was kind and professional, asked the necessary questions without being repetitive, allowed me time/space to articulate my thoughts and ask any questions, and fully explained medications and potential side effects to me. Only problem was a bit of a wait time, but the evening hours make up for this issue.
November 21, 2018Initials hidden
Dr. Cheema was excellent! I experienced a long wait, which he was very apologetic about. During the appointment he took time to listen to my concerns and answer all my questions.
November 7, 2018Initials hidden
I have been a patient of Dr. Cheema for 3+ years and he is hands down the best psychiatrist I have ever seen. He is caring, patient, and accommodating. I highly recommend him to anybody seeking a new psychiatrist.
October 27, 2018Jennifer U.Verified patient
My issues were urgent and I was able to get an appointment right away. Dr Cheema did a detailed evaluation and care plan. His prescription worked quickly, within a week. I was very pleased and would highly recommend him.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He's very kind. Really listens to you.
September 29, 2018Fern D.Verified patient
Dr Cheema is calm, professional and puts you at ease immediately. The office staff is efficiant and welcoming. I would highly recommend this doctor.
September 19, 2018Jeaneane G.Verified patient
Great Doctor, made me feel very comfortable
August 8, 2018Initials hidden
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Which hospital is Dr. Faiz Cheema affiliated with?
Dr. Faiz Cheema is affiliated with VA New Jersey Healthcare System - East Orange Campus.
What practice does Dr. Faiz Cheema work with?
Dr. Faiz Cheema works with Fair Lawn Behavioral Health LLC.
Where is Dr. Faiz Cheema's office located?
Dr. Faiz Cheema's office is located at 12-15 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.
Which board certifications does Dr. Faiz Cheema have?
Dr. Faiz Cheema is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Faiz Cheema?
Dr. Faiz Cheema frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Faiz Cheema on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Faiz Cheema speak?
Dr. Faiz Cheema speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Faiz Cheema in reviews?
294 patients have reviewed Dr. Faiz Cheema. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.65/5. They have a 4.66/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.44/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.