Rheumatology Doctors & Physicians in Melbourne, FL
Rheumatology • Palm Bay, FL
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
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Phone
3212547717
gbessette@mabmd.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 Care: 4.0/5 (49 ratings)
- RateMDs: 2.7/5 (11 reviews)
- WebMD Care: 4.5/5 (29 ratings)
- WebMD Care: 3.0/5 (31 ratings)
- WebMD Care: 4.0/5 (12 ratings)
- Birdeye: 2.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Medical News Today: 3.5/5 (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- Thoroughness and detailed diagnostic approach
- Knowledgeable and up-to-date on research
- Ability to diagnose complex conditions others missed
- Kindness and compassion noted by some patients
- Effective treatment plans leading to symptom relief
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Poor bedside manner and perceived lack of empathy
- Issues with communication and follow-up, including ignored portal messages
- Concerns over billing and administrative/scheduling practices
- Perceived dismissiveness of patient symptoms
"She is also cold, aloof, and noncaring. I got better compassion and care from her nurse... Dr. Pachaidee seems lackadaisal and kind of lazy in her treatment of patients."
— RateMDs Review"Dr. Lopez is, without question, the worst physician I’ve ever encountered... She was dismissive, condescending, and completely lacking in compassion."
— WebMD Care Review"My experience with Dr. Kumar was deeply disappointing... Dr. Kumar did not respond to my father’s last four portal messages regarding worsening symptoms and requests for help."
— WebMD Care ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Magaly Villafradez-Diaz, MD, Rheumatologist - Sanford, FL | Sharecare — Dec 4, 2025
- Dr. Sharon E. Nunez, MD - Rheumatologist in Vero Beach, FL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Victoria Kogan, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Melbourne, FL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Robert W. Dingus, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Melbourne, FL — May 14, 2026
- Laura G. Haver, PA - Physician Assistant in Melbourne, FL — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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