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Dr. Sonia Nair, MD

Dr. Sonia Nair, MD

Rheumatology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Sonia Nair, MD is a rheumatologist in Washington, DC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Odessa Med Inst in 1995. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center

700 2nd St NE Washington, DC 20002
Telehealth available
(800) 777-7904

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nair specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Nair's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nair

2.1
26 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
23%
23%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
8%
8%
1 star
65%
65%

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Great doctor who listens
I have been a patient of doctor Nair's for over five years and she always takes great care of her patients
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 25, 2025
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I had symptoms for a rare autominnune disease; she told me the likelihood was so low I didn't have it. She put me on 60 mg of prednisone and then dropped it to 0 in a month. Needless to say I relapsed and ended up in the hospital with a blood clot. She's horrible with details, doesn't listen, make mistakes and is incredibly defensive. I finally got a diagnosis from another institution and getting treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Washington, DC – Sep 05, 2017
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She didn't look at my knees once (my problem area). Even with a family history of rheumatoid arthritis and having high ANA levels and edema, told me I was on the fence of not being a spring chicken anymore and that I didn't look like I enjoyed physical activity. I was 27, 5'4 and 124 pounds... Never went back.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Lexington, KY – Apr 22, 2016
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Because of her I am now having a biopsy to see if artery damage from Lupus because she kept telling me I had fibromyalgia. Any idiot can look up that you do NOT have high sed rate, positive ANA and + lupus with fibro. If she had done her job and actually cared she might have prevented this biopsy. Thank God for my new rhuematologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Lexington – Feb 06, 2016
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She was awful! Primary Dr. sent me to her to address fibromyagia and osteoarthristis. She did not want to do further blood work or tests. She stated that those high inflamation number doesn't tell her anything. That is just needed to grow up and get over it!!! Never been so upset in my life. Suffering constant pain is nothing you can get over. I needed help. She was rude and disrespectful. Her staff could clearly see I was upset upon leaving and told them I would never return to her again.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Julia in Lexington, KY – Jan 20, 2016
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  • University Louisville

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • Odessa Med Inst

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center

Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center700 2nd St NE Washington, DC 20002
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