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- The page describes St. Joseph's Hospital, Inc., part of BayCare, with services including doctors, urgent care, imaging, labs, telehealth, and classes/events. - Location: main address at 3001 West Drive, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33607 (HQ); another office at 301 N Alexander St, Plant City, FL 33563. - Not specifically listed for Rheumatology or St. Petersburg. The facility is based in Tampa, with international ties listed in the overview, and a separate St. Joseph's Women’s Hospital emphasis. - Key details: private, active, annual revenue around $10M, 7 employees, categories include healthcare, imaging, telehealth, doctors, urgent care. - If you’re seeking Rheumatology in St. Petersburg, this page does not indicate a St. Petersburg rheumatology clinic; closest references are Tampa-area locations. Consider searching for BayCare rheumatology services in Tampa/St. Petersburg or neighboring facilities (e.g., St. Joseph’s Hospitals network) for rheumatology specialists.

Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

St. Joseph’s Hospital Rheumatology, BayCare Medical Group Suncoast Medical Building, on the campus of St. Anthony’s Hospital, third floor

Phone

(727) 824-8325

Email

finassist@baycare.org

Opening Hours

Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:30pm; Fri 7:30am-12:00pm

Telehealth

https://baycare.org/telehealth

Services Offered

  • Rheumatology
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Local injection therapy
  • Infusion therapy
  • Anti-inflammatory drug therapies
  • Laboratory testing
  • Imaging

Team

  • Arnaldo Torres, Doctor (Rheumatology) — MD
  • Abie A. Samuel, Doctor (Rheumatology) — DO
  • Karsha Sajnani, Doctor (Rheumatology) — DO
  • Emmanuel Pardo, Doctor (Rheumatology) — MD

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What services are provided by the Rheumatology clinic?

Comprehensive diagnosis, non-operative treatment and support for inflammatory, degenerative, developmental, metabolic and mechanical conditions affecting the joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones; focus on more than 100 rheumatic disorders.

Where is the clinic located?

On the third floor of the BayCare Medical Group Suncoast Medical Building on the campus of St. Anthony’s Hospital, within St. Joseph’s Hospital Rheumatology St. Petersburg.

What specialties are available at this clinic?

Rheumatology with board-certified physicians; part of St. Joseph’s Hospital affiliated BayCare network.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades: 3.7 to 3.9 out of 5 stars (for specific providers) (31 to 33 reviews (for specific providers))
  • BayCare (official provider profiles): 4.9 out of 5 stars (for specific providers) (49 to 450 reviews (for specific providers))

Patients praise

  • some providers described as knowledgeable, thorough, and professional
  • high ratings for communication and respect for certain physicians
  • providers noted for being compassionate and empathetic

Common complaints

  • allegations of rude, dismissive, or patronizing behavior by some providers
  • claims of lack of compassion or failure to listen to patient concerns
  • reports of long wait times for appointments
  • concerns regarding the accuracy of medical notes and reports

"Waited 3 months for appointment ,during an acute RA flare.Dr Lugo was very rude & defensive.She was cold,patronizing & basically made me feel that i was a hypochondriac... Most unprofessional.AVOID THIS DOCTOR!!"

— Healthgrades user review (Dr. Sonialy Lugo Ruiz)

"He is dismissive, argumentative, and makes you feel like you are defending a dissertation instead of answering questions over your health history. He interrupts and talks over you the entire visit."

— Healthgrades user review (Dr. Fellipe Oliveira)

"All good very thorough in doing my checkup."

— BayCare verified patient review (Dr. Michael Burnette)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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