Tahira Akram, MD

The birth of your child is one of the most amazing gifts our good lord can bless us with, it doesn’t start when our child is born but during your our whole pregnancy. The magical experience in my wife’s pregnancy should be special and memorable, we were blessed with our news in our later years (both over 40).
We arrived at our appointment time 1:30 early to complete all paperwork, needless to say so did 7 – 10 other 1:30 appointments and waited outside cause everyone was out to lunch. The outside of the building was not appealing, unkept and not maintained, once inside the office was no different, I was very dussapointed with lack of professionalism and care for the patients.
The nurses were very nice and helpful, even though we were all crammed in this small office, the medical exam rooms lack privacy and did not seem hygienic. When Dr Akram arrived, we had many questions but unfortunately we were rushed through like a baby factory, very distressing, I have no doubt that Dr Akram is a good Dr but her consideration for the needs of some of her patients should be at the top of her list.
Needless to say that was our first and last visit with Dr Akram, we switched doctor’s the next day and couldn’t be happier, our new Doctor (Dr Alwan) is much more professional from the office to the staff and medical exam rooms. Don’t ever feel you need to settle for 2^nd rate service, your birth should be special and magical experience. Two stars only because of the staff, very helpful and nice

I have had three visits with Dr. Akram so far. On the first one, I ended up waiting for just over 1 hr before I was asked to go in the exam room. Not wanting to repeat the experience of having to wait for so long in a severely overcrowded room, I scheduled my second appointment for a day on which I would be the first patient to be seen. That day I waited «only» about 30 minutes, and I think three of us had been booked for the same time slot. On my third visit, I waited for 1 hr 15 min before Dr. Akram saw me. Each of the three consultations lasted less than 5 minutes (including my first one, as a new patient), even though my pregnancy is considered high risk. BOTTOM LINE: Very long wait times and very little quality time spent with the doctor.
I understand that Dr. Akram can be delayed at the hospital on any day, so wait time is to be expected. However, her staff can do a better job communicating such delays to the patients. Instead of waiting for patients to come in and then telling them the doctor is running very late, suggesting to reschedule, they should be calling the patients as soon as they know that the wait will be excessive, and at least save them the drive by rescheduling over the phone. Also, I am pregnant in my third trimester, and during my last visit I ended up sitting on the backless exam table for over an hour, waiting for the doctor and not knowing what was going on. I kept thinking that the doctor would be in any minute now, so I just sat there on the table, super uncomfortable and extremely thirsty. I would have appreciated it if one of the staff had come to check on me and tell me that the doctor is being delayed. I would have then at least gotten up to stretch and get some much needed water.

Dr Akram is very nice she was very sensitive to my pregnancy when we found out i no longer had a live heart beat. I have to say though that the front desk nurse or secretary is very very rude bad work ethics makes you feel even worse about yourself. They made me go in circles with my results & stated that my miscarriage was NOT an emergency, she is heartless. I like the Dr but they need another secretary that knows what she is doing.

I HIGHLY recommend Dr Akram to anyone. She is truly an amazing Dr. I went to her for my first pregnancy as well as my second. I recently gave birth to my second baby, and when I found out I was pregnant again, I went to her right away. She has always been kind, she listens to all the questions you have, & truly cares about all her patients. I was considered high risk for both pregnancies & Dr Akram was there for me throughout my whole pregnancies. She made sure that my babies & I were healthy. Her staff is also amazing, I would always feel comfortable with them as well. I’ve had a family member & a few friends go to her & they all loved her ! I will always come to Dr. Akram & will always recommend to friends and family !!! :)

My daughter and I both went to this doctor. Both of us were not happy with the experience. If you are having problems it is impossible to get an appointment quickly. I expected that for my first visit but after that I couldn’t get in quickly. It usually would take 3 – 4 weeks. When we would call about concerns the office people would give us advice that did make sense for the situation. We would not get called back if we wanted a response from the doctor. It was so bad that I switched doctors. My new doctor has been excellent.

THIS DR HAS MOVED FROM THIS LOCATION. I asked her office and they confirmed, they no longer come to this location. They are only in Pomona close to Pomona Valley Hospital.
Dr. Akram is an amazing physician. As someone who is also in the medical field, I’m more knowledgeable and picky about my physicians than most others would know to be and I can say, without a hint of a doubt, she’s one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable OB/​GYN I have ever come across. She is kind, compassionate and she actually listens. I switched to her for my OB/​GYN needs two years ago and will not go to anyone else. I recently gave birth to a healthy baby and she was with me through every step of the journey. If we get pregnant again, I’m definitely coming back to her.
Her front office staff, Janet, is extremely sweet and the rest of the staff is very nice and most importantly, EFFICIENT! I’ve only had to wait 30 mins at most (last time, I waited 13 mins), all my paperwork was ready when I left the room to come to the front desk. I have no idea what the other women are complaining about, doesn’t even sound like the same doctor.
She moved from Suite B to D and this waiting area is larger than the one before so that’s great. There is plenty of parking behind the building and to the side.
She is highly, HIGHLY recommended.

Dr. Akram is an amazing physician. As someone who is also in the medical field, I’m more knowledgeable and picky about my physicians than most others would know to be and I can say, without a hint of a doubt, she’s one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable OB/​GYN I have ever come across. She is kind, compassionate and she actually listens. I switched to her for my OB/​GYN needs two years ago and will not go to anyone else. I recently gave birth to a healthy baby and she was with me through every step of the journey. If we get pregnant again, I’m definitely coming back to her.
Her front office staff, Janet, is extremely sweet and the rest of the staff is very nice and most importantly, EFFICIENT! I’ve only had to wait 30 mins at most (last time, I waited 13 mins), all my paperwork was ready when I left the room to come to the front desk. I have no idea what the other women are complaining about, doesn’t even sound like the same doctor.
She moved from Suite B to D and this waiting area is larger than the one before so that’s great. There is plenty of parking behind the building and to the side.
She is highly, HIGHLY recommended.

Although I do like this doctor’s office for the most part… they overbook and overwhelm themselves with waaaay too many patients in their day. If you have an appointment it doesn’t matter. You’ll still be waiting for at least an hour to be called. From what it seems like she also see’s the pregnant women before the non pregnant women. Three of them got seen before me and another lady (also not pregnant) and both of us were there before the three of them. That’s poor business in my mind. There’s only one doctor for all these patients. I understand it’s her own practice, but either get another doctor on staff or cut down your daily patient list.

Stay away from this doctor do not use her she violates HIPAA talks about your medical problems in front of all the staff and I’m suing her for malpractice due to negligence during pregnancy and birth now I’m having issues with my baby if you love your baby and you want to have a good pregnancy and you want to make sure nothing happens to your baby during birth get a different doctor right away run run run from her and don’t look back

I would recommend Dr. Akram to anyone who is having a baby. I felt so comfortable and confident each time I visited her office for my first pregnancy. I did have to request a 20 week scan, yes her office is small and always full, and there were times my appointments with her were very quick, but i will definitely be going back to her if i have another baby. In fact, i look forward to it! She is a great and knowledgable doctor in my opinion and i am thankful to her and her staff for making my pregnancy and birth a healthy and happy experience.

The best!!! She is highly recommended. She makes you feel very comfortable during your term and while you’re in labour.

Worst experience ever, she and her girls pushed me into getting Papsmear done when they knew I did not had the medical coverage at that time and I was I process of getting it but they created such an urgency that I had to, fine I paid her some 200 $ cash for that! But the HORRIBLE bill of some 400 $ was sent to my place, I had no idea at that point what to do– I had to pay it out of pocket in the end– STAY AWAYYYY!!!

I cannot recommend Dr. Akram highly enough. I went to her quite late in my pregnancy after being unhappy with multiple doctors and I’m SO glad I did! Very friendly/​professional office staff and Dr. Akram is wonderful. Completely supportive of my labor goals, explained everything thoroughly and made me feel so comfortable at each visit. Will go with her again without hesitation if we decide to have another child down the line… In the meantime I’ll definitely be keeping her as my gynecologist. Also, I noticed a lot of complaints about the waiting area– this never bothered me personally– yes it’s small but the seating is very comfortable leather sofas and the wait time is never very long– worth it for the quality of care you receive which is the whole point in the first place!

I started seeing Dr. Tahira Akram in September when I found out I was pregnant, and I must say I love her! I saw another doctor for my last pregnancy, and they were ok but they rotated doctors in the office and were always very rushed. Dr. Akram is so sweet and patient. She always makes sure she answers any questions I have, and her solutions always do the trick. She is knowledgeable and makes sure you have her attention when she is with you.
The office and waiting room is small, but I never have to wait long. The longest wait time was for my first appointment when I had to fill out all the paperwork, but that is to be expected. The parking lot is only a few steps away, and there is always parking. The staff is always really nice and efficient. They even give sonogram pictures at almost every appointment, which I love. I only got a couple with my last pregnancy.
I always feel comfortable when I am here, which is very important, especially when you are a sensitive and hormonal pregnant woman! Anyone looking for a new OB should definitely come here. I have not been to the office in Chino, but I am sure she holds the same standards and quality of service there, too.

This review is for her office in pomona. Im very impressed with the professionalism of the staff and doctor. I’ve had issues with my insurance and Janet, the receptionist, always helps to resolve the problem and still gets me in to see the doctor. The Doctor is genuine, askes and listens to problems/​questions. The office space is clean but small. Wait time is short. Definitely recommend to others.

I’ve been going to Dr. Akram for about 2 years now for my annual woman wellness exams. I was referred by my primary doctor and it was a wonderful recommendation! Her office is in suite B, there are a couple of other medical offices in there.
PARKING: private lot right behind the office. There’s plentiful parking there!
SERVICE: great staffing, from scheduling to at the office. My appointment was made about 3 weeks ahead of time.
All female staff here. I guess I’m a little shy about this stuff, but for my womanly needs such as these exams, I prefer to be examined by a female physicians… you know?!
Dr. Akram is so nice and sensitive every time I see her. Always make sure she addressed all my questions and concerns before she leaves the room. Also, her pap smears aren’t painful at all :3
I guess Dr. Akram has another office in Chino and some people think that this office is too small? I’ve never seen this office that crowded before. Only a 3 – 4 people at a time.
+I strongly recommend Dr. Akram for all your OB/​GYN needs!

I am five months pregnant and have regularly going to see Dr. Akram every month. Generally, when I arrive the office is really busy and really small which makes it difficult if you need to tow other children with you. The wait is usually reasonable between 15 and 30 minutes. The staff is helpful and professional. The doctor is great at asking whether you have questions and answering them. Dr. Akram seems to sincerely remain professional and friendly at each visit. Appointments are generally brief most likely due to high volume of clients. Honestly, I recently moved about 15 miles away so its not worth a drive to continue with her so I am looking for another doctor but if her office was the closest distance to my house I would stick with Dr. Akram.

Coming here was a huge disappointment. I decided to choose Dr. Akram (MD) in hopes of not being judge or push around with my choices. The reviews seemed great like she would be opened minded (yeah right!!! lol) My fiancé and I decided (prior to the appointment) that since I had an ultrasound on the 10÷9÷2014 that I did want to undergo another one so soon due to the dangers of ultrasounds in the first place. I came in on 10/​30/​2014 for my first check up with her. I told the assistant (No RNs… to say the least. Can’t expect much from a ghetto office in pomona) that I would deny having an ultrasound due to my one earlier that month. She said she would tell the doctor and walked out of the room. When the (uneducated) doctor walked into the 2^nd ultrasound room she told me to lay down. I told her I did not want to get an ultrasound so close to my recent one earlier that month. She told me I needed one and asked me to lay down again. I then said no I did not feel comfortable with the procedure at that time. I told her I wouldn’t mind the Doppler and she told me that they use the same technology. (Same technology is use, ultrasounds waves are over 40 times higher and I didn’t want my unborn child exposed to that again so soon.) She then asked me who told me that the ultrasound was dangerous in a angry tone. I told her no one did and that I am educated and read many articles. She ask me to lay down a third time!!! Again I told her no and asked if I could make a 5 minuet phone call to my fiancé to make a final decision. She then said mam I don’t have time for you to make a phone call I have other patients. So she asks me to lay down three times and doesn’t let me call my fiancé to make a decision together, seriously?! Right after this statement she answers her own phone in regards to a patient who was receiving an epidural! HIPPA VIOLATION RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME!!! She should have excused herself and took that PRIVATE phone call in her own office and not violated HIPPA law right in front of another patient. Dumb shit doctor! By this time I was irritated and asked if we could schedule another appointment at a different time. She said she couldn’t make me another appointment if she didn’t have her own documentation of the ultrasound. I told her that’s fine I will find another doctor and walked out. As I was walking out, all the 6 – 9 women who worked in the doctors office who were crammed into their little space their are allotted, were staring at me with hawk eyes as if I was in the wrong. (I know ladies, you’re not use to women in Pomona standing up for what they believe in, it’s a rare site… lol) Later on I called back in order to receive my co-​payment back and with no hassle was sent a receipt for it back. (Glad they could at the LEAST realize when they are in the wrong!!) Please, if you are educated about a natural birth and natural medicine, do not come here!!! Dr. Akram is brainwashed by her own terrible schooling and the money she receives for procedures! If you want a doctor who is willing to pressure you and push you around, she is the right one for you! (:

This review is for her Pomona office. This place is over crowded. You’d think with having such a small office they would schedule so patients so they aren’t sitting on top of each other. Right?! Ya but no, not here. I’ve been to other offices where I feel more comfortable and wait time is much smaller. Everyone looked so uncomfortable in there.
I was the last patient to be seen before there lunch break. My very first ultrasound was so rushed !!! I felt like crying after. It was supposed to be a special moment for me and my family but I feel like it was so rushed. I really wanted to deliver in Pomona but I’m just going to my old dr in corona.
The nudes were all very nice tho. And so was the dr, but I just am not please with having a rushed ultrasound and I barley got to hear the heartbeat! Ya I should have spoke up but in the moment I didn’t think to say anything.

I just went to her office in Pomona for the first time and I was very happy with my visit. She was very nice, explained everything very clearly to me, caring, non-​judgmental in her recommendations. The office staff was pleasant and there was no wait time. I called to ask a follow-​up question and got an immediate response from the doctor.

Since the first time I went to there place in chino for my feminine needs to when she moved her office closer to me in Pomona :) this has been so far the best obgyn office and doctor I have met. The staff is friendly, quick and answers all your questions and males sure to accommodate you even as a walk in. The doctor herself is amazing she really listens answers all of your questions and makes sure you are informed before you leave. Only down side is her waiting room in her Pomona office is smaller then the chino one other then that there’s nothing to complain about.

Had my first prenatal visit with Dr. Akram yesterday. She is very friendly and she makes sure that all of your questions are answered before she leaves. So far I am very pleased with her and am looking forward to her delivering our first child.