Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
1438 Defense Hwy, Suite 102, Gambrills, MD
4.95
“Sadia Cheema was easy to talk to and explained why she decided the best choice for me was to continue my current psychiatric medications, as prescribed by my now retired psychiatrist.”
Nora T.December 13, 2025
Highly recommended
97% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
99% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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“Sadia Cheema was easy to talk to and explained why she decided the best choice for me was to continue my current psychiatric medications, as prescribed by my now retired psychiatrist.”
Nora T.December 13, 2025
“Dr. Sadia is amazing. She had great bed side manner. She ask meaningful questions and truly want to understand her patients needs. ”
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About Dr. Sadia Cheema
Focus areas
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Child Psychiatry Consultation
Psychiatry Follow Up
Annual Physical
Geriatric Counselling
Birth Control / Contraception
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Identity
Gender
Female
Languages spoken
English, Hindi
Getting to know Dr. Sadia Cheema
Sadia Cheema has experience in family medicine, psychiatry, and addiction treatment. She is compassionate and dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care to each individual. Since beginning her career in 2019, Sadia has excelled as a family nurse practitioner across various fields of medicine.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Bowie State University, followed by a Master’s in Nursing from the same institution. Sadia further advanced her expertise with psychiatric mental health nursing training at Liberty University and completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Chatham University.
Her focus of care includes primary care, urgent care, opioid addiction, mental health, and COVID-19 treatment and prevention. Sadia also holds certifications from the Maryland Cannabis Commission and in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). She is committed to providing evidence-based, high-quality treatment.
Sadia is caring, detail-oriented, and personable. She possesses excellent individual and group communication skills and has a sincerely nurturing persona. Multilingual, she fluently interprets and communicates in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and English, both in writing and speaking.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Drug use disorders
Drug use disorders
Other popular visit reasons
Agoraphobia
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Arthritis
Ear Infection
Illness
Psychiatry Consultation
Teen Violence
Agoraphobia
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Arthritis
Office location
Dr. Sadia Cheema, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, DNP also offers online video visits for patients
Liberty University (Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing)
Bowie State University, Master's in Nursing
NPI number
1144873043
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.95
Wait time
4.86
Bedside manner
4.93
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120 reviews
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I think it was very insightful. I look forward to continuing treatment.
February 5, 2026Talaya C.Verified patientVideo visit
Wonderful communicator and made me feel comfortable immediately
February 9, 2026Nicole E.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Cheema was friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate, timely and very helpful. I am making another visit.
More than 1 year agoEllen B.Verified patient
Sadia is precise and to the point. Very knowledgeable, and an awesome bed side manner. Would highly recommend.
May 3, 2023Brian W.Verified patient
I really love Dr. Sadid and the way that she approach the situation.
August 9, 2025Sidney S.Verified patientVideo visit
felt there were some cultural differences, and she was not fully understanding of my fears and anxiety.
June 18, 2023Bruce R.Verified patient
The visit met all my expectations; the provider was knowledgeable, courteous, attentive, and professional.
More than 1 year agoAS
Really liked Dr. Cheems she was very easy to talk to.
Very happy with her plan for meds, etc.
December 7, 2022Patricia N.Verified patient
Seen right away. Professional and knowledgeable staff. Will continue our visits.
January 20, 2024Renee U.Verified patient
She is very helpful and friendly, and I was happy with my choice to go to her office.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Love this office!!!! Doc and the team were all wonderful!!
October 10, 2024Melissa G.Verified patient
I brought up my concerns and the doctor responded accordingly as needed.
August 16, 2023Tia-marie M.Verified patientVideo visit
Great to the point. Still awaiting an email but perfect experience
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Excellent bed side manner and care for my concerns and questions.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Have to do over because something went wrong at the lab
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very helpful, good listener and easy to reach
Less than 3 months agoInitials hidden
Sadia Cheema was easy to talk to and explained why she decided the best choice for me was to continue my current psychiatric medications, as prescribed by my now retired psychiatrist.
December 13, 2025Nora T.Verified patient
Dr. Cheema is knowledgeable and openly willing to identify and refer out to colleagues that have more tools to assess and identify the possible root cause of the patient's issues which is appreciated so as to not to waste the patient's time.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Sadia is amazing. She had great bed side manner. She ask meaningful questions and truly want to understand her patients needs.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great provider
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Wonderful experience! She's the gem I have been searching for! So glad I found her! I scheduled an appointment for my husband with her and plan to also schedule my daughter. Highly recommend!
July 25, 2024Kerri G.Verified patient
Professional treatment all around.
February 13, 2024Cyrus C.Verified patient
Dr. Cheema was excellent. This was my first experience seeing a psychiatrist and I wish I hadn't waited so long seeing a doctor in the profession. Dr. Cheema far exceeded my expectations. She was kind, a great listener and, I feel made excellent recommendations. Her staff was also wonderful and understanding.
October 9, 2023Initials hidden
My appointment was actually over the phone and switched to live. Ms. Cheema asked lots of questions about how I was doing and my meds were working . All went well.
September 18, 2023Patricia N.Verified patient
My 3rd appt at this practice.
August 23, 2023Initials hidden
I’m so glad I found Dr. Cheema. She’s listened to me, asked follow-up questions, and she was not dismissive when I brought up symptoms and concerns. The office is very clean and quiet. I’ve been to 2 appointments with her so far and I waited less than 5 minutes for each of them. I highly recommend her!
July 4, 2023Brandi S.Verified patient
Had a great experience. Got the help I needed, felt listened to and respected. Been struggling to find a provider within network who would be attentive and comprehensive, I am relieved to have finally found someone I can work with.
April 12, 2023Initials hidden
I was able to make my way out to the clinic, which was a bit of a big thing for me. I was greeted as assisted as I arrived and the doctor was able to offer direct options for what I requested and looked for from their service. I look forward to working with them going forward.
March 24, 2023Tia-marie M.Verified patient
I love that the office is convenient to get to, I was seen really quickly, and the nurse and doctor both had great bedside manner.
March 11, 2023Alexandra C.Verified patient
She was very kind and you can honestly tell she enjoys what she does. She is very attentive and genuine in all her answers and advice. I appreciate her listening and giving feedback as she saw fit.
March 6, 2023Bernise S.Verified patient
Really excited that I found Sadia Cheema. She was so kind and explained things so clearly to me to help me understand better. She took the time to listen to my concerns and came up with a great plan! Excited to continue seeing her as needed
March 4, 2023Samantha L.Verified patient
Great experience!
March 2, 2023Emma P.Verified patient
My experience with doctor Sadia was great, her staff is awesome, respectful and courteous. Her office is the cleanest and most organized I've ever been in.
January 4, 2023William J.Verified patient
I really enjoyed this office. Jessica at the front desk was very polite and helpful. Dr. Cheema was very understanding, compassionate, accommodating and knowledgeable. I definitely think my best interest was put first and that Dr. Cheema genuinely cares for me.
December 29, 2022Travonna S.Verified patient
?Jessica, at reception, knew I had an appointment and was very pleasant. Nurse practitioner Sadia Cheema took care to understand why I was there. She was very thorough, patient, and listened very well. She encouraged me to get in touch with her if I need to before my next appointment. I would definitely recommend Sadia Cheema.
November 9, 2022Sarah M.Verified patient
I was very pleased with the initial appointment. The provider, Ms. Sadia Cheema, showed sincere interest in getting to know me and my health history. She asked the appropriate questions and listened carefully to my responses. Ms. Cheema spent more time with me than any health care provider I can recall. I have a follow up appointment to complete the intake discussions.
More than 1 year agoRoger K.Verified patient
It’s was a pleasure speaking with her. She was very passionate about children and her work which makes me comfortable for me to trust her to have my children in her care.
October 20, 2022Ashley M.Verified patient
Very pleasant and knowledge. She does everything addiction, weight loss, primary care and mental heath. My entire family will be seeing her. She even see children and adolescents. I am very happy that my entire family will under one provider. She also lab onsite which is extremally helpful.
More than 1 year agoTT
Sadia is very passionate about her patients. I called her five times with little questions over and over. Believe me she answered every time that I called. She is my lifeline. There are few doctors who truly care for their patients and she is one of them. I was very anxious seeing her but end of the appt I hugged her. She made me so comfortable and took over an hour to fully diagnose me.
More than 1 year agoPK
DR. Sadia is vey caring and professional. She is very very knowledgeable. She has great bedside manners. I came in for a second opinion, the way she interviewed my daughter and properly diagnosed her. I can not forget that. I will forever be grateful of her. Now my entire family sees her. BEST PROVIDER EVER.
More than 1 year agoKA
I only had to wait for 5 min compare to my previous doctor office for 3 hours wait. She is very professional and good listener.
More than 1 year agoAS
Very pleasant and knowledge. She does everything addiction, weight loss, primary care and mental heath. My entire family will be seeing her. She even see children and adolescents. I am very happy that my entire family will under one provider. She also lab onsite which is extremally helpful.
More than 1 year agoTT
Sadia Cheema is absolutely outstanding! She is cheerful, cordial, knows her stuff, listens to me intensely, and worked with me on ways to best achieve and maintain my best health possible. Best provider I have ever had!
More than 1 year agoDT
I took my son to see her, and for a boy that does not like doctors, he wants to go back. The office is very clean. He was in a room being seen within 5 minutes of walking in the door. The receptionist seems great with kids and was very friendly. Sadia was very detailed and thorough with my child. I highly recommend this office!
More than 1 year agoHM
Best doc visit I've had in a long time. Staff was friendly and made me feel as if I was there only patient at the time. All my questions and concerns for my health were addressed. Will be a long time patient for sure.
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Frequently asked questions
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Sadia Cheema?
Generally, Dr. Sadia Cheema has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Cheema's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Dr. Sadia Cheema has 2 office locations in Gambrills, view full addresses on Dr. Cheema's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sadia Cheema have?
Dr. Sadia Cheema is certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sadia Cheema?
Dr. Sadia Cheema frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, Arthritis, Illness, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sadia Cheema on their profile.
120 patients have reviewed Dr. Sadia Cheema. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.95/5. They have a 4.93/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.86/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.