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Dr. Alif Sarah, MD

Dr. Alif Sarah, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Alif Sarah, MD is an internist in Tucson, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Damascus, Faculty Of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwest Medical Center and Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 4 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Practice

1625 W Ina Rd Ste 123 Tucson, AZ 85704

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Dr. Sarah's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sarah

4.0
41 ratings, 17 with a written review
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Great PCP
Dr. Alif Sarah is an excellent and compassionate PCP. As a board certified nurse Practitioner, I am very familiar with the medical profession.
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
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Apr 14, 2025
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Dr. Sarah is a very kind, experienced provider.
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
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Mbell419 – Mar 26, 2025
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Trustworthy
Dr. Sarah immediate trust, care, and detailed explaination why he wants a test. I feel,and my husband agrees, safe and Dr. Sarah's staff are like him...winderful!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Meleagi Suitonu-Chapman – May 08, 2024
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JT
Dr. Sarah is a great Doctor, but his admin staff is the worst. I would not recommend the use of the employees up front. Need to make changes!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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JT – Jan 03, 2024
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Nice guy . No communication
Afyer 5 years of constantly arguing with him and his philosphies, I give up. No follow up by Dr Sarah and his superficial office has pushed me over the top finally. Nice guy. Not a good doctor in my opinion. I am an easy patient but there is no consistent follow up by Dr Sarah or his office. They are a lot of work...too much work.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Ron Metz – Apr 14, 2022
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Very knowledgeable and yet flexible, gives expert treatment with patient preferences taken into account. I am a nurse practitioner and I appreciate his 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
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Janet Nodine – Mar 13, 2020
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An amazing physician! Kind and he REALLY listens! That’s hard to find these days...a truly caring man
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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Feb 11, 2020
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Dr. Sarah has been excellent. Responsive, listens, supportive.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Bill McCrone – Jul 29, 2019
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Dr Sarah is very nice, engages in dialog about your concerns, is not afraid to try how holistic approaches if necessary and takes his time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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Dr Sarah appears arrogant to cover his insecurities. Very weak and ineffective as a doctor. He doesn’t listen and rudely leaves the room when you have questions for him. The office and examining rooms are dirty, no covers on the pillow, paper on tables reused, extremely unsanitary. Calls are never made with test or exam reports. Do yourself a favor and don’t waste time with Dr. Sarah.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 24, 2018
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Love Dr. Sarah, listens and very caring. Office staff changes, but he takes care of his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Tucson, AZ – Jun 01, 2017
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Not a good doctor- does not take women seriously. Condescending, arrogant and poor examination skills
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Tucson, AZ – Mar 18, 2017
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I was checking online for a primary care doctor because we just moved here, I saw the reviews an it looks like he was good... I cant tell you how much I regret to choose that doctor , his personal is the most rude people I ever meet , they don't care at all just to ask for simple thing they cant do it, they don't follow, they don't call you and if you call many time they get really upset with you to the point they didn't answer the phone. I will said don't choose the doctor he doesn't listen ..
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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mariela in Tucson, AZ – Mar 08, 2017
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I absolutely love Dr. Sarah. But his office is a bit of a problem. They don't always answer the phone!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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San Jose, CA – Sep 22, 2016
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Dr. Sarah, had me on drugs that gave me an anxiety attack that sent me into the hospital, He tried to tell me I was suffering from bipolar disorder. When I explained that I have had a bad reaction to drugs before, he wanted me to see a psychiatrist. I have seen Dr. Sarah three times - each time waited over 45 minutes to be seen. The first time, he ran out of gas and forgot to wash his hands as he put the tongue depresses in my mouth. Three strikes your out!
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Tucson, AZ – May 03, 2016
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I went in on Wednesday as scheduled. It took an hour past my appointment time to be seen. We did my follow up and towards the end of my appointment I asked if he could run tests for autoimmune diseases since I had been previously diagnosed with both Lupus and Sjogrins disease his demeanor changed dramatically he appeared angry and cut the appointment short. He rudely brushed past me even The receptionist appeared stunned. its SAT and still no prescriptions have been called in Ive go three times!
What went well
  • Office environment
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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Martha Calderon in Tucson Az – Mar 27, 2016
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Dr Sarah is extrodinarily empathetic and kind. I came in not knowing what i needed but had to see a PCP which i did not have bc i just havent been to the dr in so long. He made me feel valued& patiently educated me in regards to the possible solutions for my issues. Im so greatful for finding him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 15, 2016
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care philosophy

Our main goal at this office, is to provide an environment that will create a team between the Physician, and the patient. We strive to provide a warm, welcoming and most importantly precise practice. Including listening to the patient and spending time with the patient in order to accomplish one goal, a Healthy patient.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Western Res Care System

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Mt Sinai Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • University Of Damascus, Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
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Arizona Community Gastroenterology PLC1625 W Ina Rd Ste 123 Tucson, AZ 85704
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