Rheumatology in Flagstaff, AZ
Rheumatology • Flagstaff, AZ
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
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Phone
602-521-3000
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News Health: 4.45 out of 5 (20 ratings)
- rater8 (Despina Ciocanel, NP-C): 4.8 out of 5 (96 ratings)
- rater8 (Jim Daulton, PA-C): 4.8 out of 5 (105 ratings)
- FindATopDoc (Dr. Kenneth A. Epstein): 3 out of 5 (34 ratings)
Patients praise
- knowledgeable and professional medical care
- thorough and compassionate listening by some providers
- effective treatment outcomes for some patients
- friendly and professional office staff observed by some patients
Common complaints
- difficulties scheduling appointments
- challenges with office communication and staff responsiveness
- long wait times for appointments with primary rheumatologists
- concerns regarding the transfer of medical records
- occasional difficulty in understanding medical staff due to language barriers
- instances of dissatisfaction with physician assistants or nurse practitioners
"Jim is a terrific PA. Professional, knowledgeable, takes the time to listen to your concerns... Jim is the antithesis of Lawlor, and thankfully so."
— rater8 (Jim Daulton, PA-C review)"This office is a hot mess, doctors assistance hangs up on you... I have lost a year in my chance for treatment due to this office."
— WebMD (Dr. Alexander Hu review)"Despina is nice, competent, and does a good job. But like most doctors or PAs, she's always pushed for time. Please, hire more clinicians."
— rater8 (Despina Ciocanel, NP-C review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Deborah Lindquist, MD - Flagstaff, AZ - Hematology Oncology, Medical Oncology — Feb 25, 2026
- Kim Williams, FNP - Phoenix, AZ - Rheumatology - Schedule Appointment — Mar 16, 2026
- Janell Wigh, APRN, RNP - Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. — Sep 4, 2025
- Yoonha Kim, PA - Physician Assistant in Flagstaff, AZ — May 14, 2026
- Sandra Kellett, PA-C - Flagstaff, AZ - Gastroenterology — Mar 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More rheumatology clinics in Flagstaff
Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. (AZARA) is a private hospitals and health care practice founded in 1994 and headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. It specializes in arthritis and rheumatology services and operates 13 offices across Arizona, including Flagstaff. The firm employs about 37 people and has annual revenue around $10.4 million. Contact numbers include (480) 443-8697 and (480) 443-8400. Flagstaff office details are not explicitly listed in the provided highlights, but Flagstaff is within their service area. Website: azarthritis.com.
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