Dr. Rany Alhaj, MD

Rheumatology*•Male•Age 49

Rheumatology*

Dr. Rany Alhaj, MD is a rheumatologist in Ocean, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alhaj has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Universite Libanaise in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Ocean University Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

Dr. Rany Alhaj, MD

Shore Arthritis

1500 Allaire Ave Ste 203B Ocean, NJ 07712
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(732) 660-0011
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(732) 660-0011

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Alhaj 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Alhaj's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alhaj

4.1
30 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
17%
17%

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Bad visit
My daughter saw Dr. Alhaj and it didn't go well. She is on a certain medication and he asked questions that should have ruled out the need for a pregnancy test. I told him that it wasn't necessary. Later that day I got a call from him and he was very disrespectful to me. I would never recommend him to anyone. He is the worst doctor I have ever met and I'm a nurse.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2024
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Dr. Al Haj #1 in my book!
Dr. Al Haj is an experienced and very professional doctor. He monitors my health closely and is concerned with my overall well being. Best of all, he answers emails promptly!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dr. Joanne P. Kenny – Mar 31, 2023
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No one answers the phone and no one returns calls
I've tried calling his office several times to schedule an appointment because he was recommended to me by a friend who is his patient. No one answers the phone, and they do not return calls although I left several detailed messages. Now I need to look for someone else. I will also contact my insurance company to report.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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DMW – Mar 03, 2023
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Dr AlHaj is an excellent doctor, however, after 10 years his office staff continues to be just awful. They NEVER answer the phone, EVER, the first time! I have not wanted to tell Dr AlHaj about this but I have addressed it with the staff. I will address it and if it doesn't change I will find another doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2022
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Disappointed. Dr. asked me several of the same questions 2-3 times; clearly wasn’t listening. Didn’t seem to care. Not the right physician for me.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Feb 22, 2022
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The first visit was great. He took a lot of time to talk to me, and we discussed some issues. Very few doctors these days take the time to listen and discuss. I look forward to using him as my specialist moving forward!
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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Tom Massano – Apr 20, 2021
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Dr. Rany is very knowledgeable, friendly and thorough. He takes his time to explain and follows up closely. I Highly recommend him!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Cynthia – Jul 25, 2019
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Day 2 left a message for the doctor to call me back and of course no phone call how disrespectful and unprofessional can a doctor be. today I am going to get my records and go somewhere else I would suggest finding another dr other then this one
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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May 24, 2019
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I don’t understand the bad reviews. I’ve been seeing the doc for 3 years, he’s extremely knowledgeable and I’d trust anything he recommended. As for the front desk, yes they’re busy but most good doctors offices are. I also don’t go to a doctor based on his front desk, I go based on the doctors skills and knowledge. Anytime I call with questions for the doc I get a call back from him or his staff within an hour. I don’t have enough good things to say!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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May 05, 2019
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I've been going to this physician for a couple of years now. The receptionist always seems to be overwhelmed and not very friendly at all. They have no desire whatsoever to be accommodating to the patient when trying to schedule an appointment. First I get told not to schedule the first appt in the morning because the doctor doesn't always come in on time and the next 1 pm appt isn't for two months! Seriously. No empathy from this office at all; will be seeking a new rheumatologist for sure!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2019
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Office staff including secretary and office manger are brash, not compassionate and run office like your just a number and not a patient. I have found a new rheumatologist and will not be returning to see this doctor. I have several doctors in my family and none of them run their offices this way!! It’s so unfortunate that reputations of good docs like Dr Alhaj are tarnished by their employees.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
17 others found this helpful
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Aug 02, 2018
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Highly recommend Dr. Al Haj. Spends as much time as you need to discuss whats going on. Is not quick to just medicate you. Reminds me of an old school doctor but with up to date procedures and technology.
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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Tom B in Keyport – Dec 16, 2017
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I have seen him twice and have recommended him to my daughter. He is friendly and easy to talk to. He finds answers.
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
9 others found this helpful
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Lisa H in Toms River, NJ – May 04, 2016
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Dr Al Haj explains things thoroughly and listens. He is not a dictator and together we decide care.
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
9 others found this helpful
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Dawn in Neptune, NJ – May 03, 2016
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biography

Dr. Rany Alhaj, MD is a rheumatologist in Ocean, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alhaj has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Universite Libanaise in 1999. He is affiliated with...read more

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  • Universite Libanaise

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Locations

Shore Arthritis

Shore Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates1500 Allaire Ave Ste 203B Ocean, NJ 07712
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    1945 State Route 33
    Neptune, NJ 07753
    Recipient of 47
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Monmouth Medical Center

    300 2nd Ave
    Long Branch, NJ 07740
    Recipient of 7
    hospital 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

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Ocean University Medical Center

    425 Jack Martin Blvd
    Brick, NJ 08724
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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