Dr. Al Harash was born in Damascus, Syria. There, he attended Damascus University and graduated with Honors. Soon after, Dr. Al Harash began his Internal Medicine residency in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and finished in 2014. During this time he was awarded both the best intern and ambulatory resident of the year. Between 2014 and 2018, he worked as a hospitalist in Indiana and was appointed as Chair of Medicine at Clark Memorial Hospital. Dr. Al Harash returned to Pittsburgh to complete his Rheumatology fellowship from 2018 to 2020. He was working as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Loma Linda University, treating complex rheumatic conditions. Dr. Al Harash received the Best Teacher of the Year award within the Division of Rheumatology. He is ABIM certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine and USSONAR certified in joints and soft tissue ultrasound. Highly interested in Autoinflammatory diseases and gout, he has published research articles for gout as well as vasculitis, scleroderma, and myositis. In his spare time, Dr. Al Harash highly enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, going to the gym, reading, and listening to classical music.
🌟 Philosophy of Care
Dr. Al Harash strives to treat every patient as a whole person, focusing on how a disease affects their overall quality of life. He prioritizes setting collaborative health goals with his patients and understands that medication has its limits, necessitating a comprehensive, tailored treatment plan. His approach is built on respect, compassion, and a commitment to addressing the unique needs of each individual.

In summary:
Dr. Abdalhamid Al Harash, MD is a board-certified, highly-rated rheumatologist in Southern California with over 15 years of experience. He combines his clinical practice at SoCal Arthritis, Inc. with academic work at Loma Linda University, providing expert care across multiple locations.
Dr. Al Harash’s practice is built on a patient-centered philosophy where the patient’s quality of life is the primary focus. He believes that successful outcomes result from mutual goal-setting and a deep understanding of how rheumatic diseases impact a person’s daily life. Whether managing common arthritis or complex autoimmune disorders, he is dedicated to providing compassionate care and finding the most effective treatment paths.