Rheumatology Specialists in Frederick, Hagerstown and Urbana ...
Rheumatology • Frederick, MD
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
Frederick, Hagerstown and Urbana, Maryland (Mid-Maryland Musculoskeletal Institute division of CAO)
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status@healthmark-group.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD (Dr. Neeti Bhargava): 2.5/5 (25 ratings) (25 ratings, 4 written reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Mary Romanic): 4.0/5 (23 ratings) (23 ratings, 7 written reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Enrico Villanueva): 1.5/5 (37 ratings) (37 ratings, 14 written reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mary Romanic): 2.5/5 (16 ratings) (16 ratings, 7 written reviews)
Patients praise
- Physicians described as thorough, patient, and good listeners
- Clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans
- Professional and personable patient-physician interactions
- Efficient office staff in some practices
Common complaints
- Dismissive attitude from physicians
- Difficulty with communication and follow-up calls
- Long wait times and rushed appointments
- Perceived lack of empathy or failure to take patient concerns seriously
- Administrative issues, including billing disputes and difficulties getting medical records corrected
"She didn’t know what was wrong so she chalked it up to anxiety. AVOID AT ALL COSTS"
— WebMD review of Dr. Neeti Bhargava"He was often rude and rushed. After years of visits he still did not have any answers... I went to another rheumatologist who after doing only one test panel found out that I have a very serious autoimmune rheumatological disease"
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Enrico Villanueva"Worst bedside manner and lack of empathy of any doctor I've ever seen in my 50+ years. Very dismissive of my complaints..."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Mary RomanicSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Theresa M. Gillis, PA - Physician Assistant in Frederick, MD — May 14, 2026
- Rheumatologist joins Meritus - Franklin County Free Press — Oct 21, 2025
- Judith A. Stambaugh, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Frederick, MD — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Deborah Kim, DO - Rheumatologist in Greenbelt, MD — May 14, 2026
- Caroline J Davis, PA-C - Lutherville, MD - Rheumatology - Schedule an Appointment — Mar 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C. (ARA) is a large private rheumatology medical practice serving the Washington, D.C. metro area for over 40 years. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Derwood, MD, it specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the joints, muscles, tendons, and connective tissue. The practice operates multiple offices, including Frederick, Rockville, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, and Fairfax, VA, with a total of 9 locations across the region. ARA is one of the nation’s largest rheumatology groups, employs about 79 staff, and has annual revenue around $6.3 million. Contact: 301-942-7600.
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