Dr. John R. P. Tesser, M.D. is actively involved in performing multiple clinical research studies including all forms of rheumatic diseases with emphasis on rheumatoid and osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. He has been principal investigator on over 200 clinical research trials. He actively serves as a speaker and consultant for many groups, and he has published over 30 articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine and Arthritis & Rheumatism.
Dr. John R. P. Tesser, M.D. is actively involved in performing multiple clinical research studies including all forms of rheumatic diseases with emphasis on rheumatoid and osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. He has been principal investigator on over 200 clinical research trials. He actively serves as a speaker and consultant for many groups, and he has published over 30 articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine and Arthritis & Rheumatism.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
He told me everything that is going with my osteoporosis. He,s a great dr.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
He is highly knowledgeable and very thorough with his patients, always having their best interests in mind!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Saw Dr Lincoln (who works with Dr Tesser). Very very satisfied with her work ethics, her attention to our needs and her care.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Tesser
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
So thankful to Dr Tesser over the last 23 years. He always has my back and making sure to help me control my RA. Very attentive and knowledgeable on what may or may not help to control the symptoms. Best doctor in my opinion.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
He is patient and very understanding with me.
9
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Always great.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
He is the best!
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Right on time. I did not feel rushed, listened.
(3 months ago)
Oct-2025
Excellant doctor
(3 months ago)
Sep-2025
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Dr. John R. P. Tesser, M.D. is actively involved in performing multiple clinical research studies including all forms of rheumatic diseases with emphasis on rheumatoid and osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. He has been principal investigator on over 200 clinical research trials. He actively serves as a speaker and consultant for many groups, and he has published over 30 articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine and Arthritis & Rheumatism.
B.S. – Yale University – New Haven, CI M.D. – University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry – New York Residency in Internal Medicine – Maricopa Medical Center – Phoenix, AZ Fellowship in Rheumatology – Bowman Gray School of Medicine – Winston-Salem, NC Clinical Lecturer – University of Arizona Health Sciences Center Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine – Midwestern University – Phoenix, AZ Fellow of American College of Rheumatology Fellow of American College of Physicians Member of American Society of Bone and Mineral Research Member of International Society of Clinical Densitometry
He told me everything that is going with my osteoporosis. He,s a great dr.
He is highly knowledgeable and very thorough with his patients, always having their best interests in mind!
Saw Dr Lincoln (who works with Dr Tesser). Very very satisfied with her work ethics, her attention to our needs and her care.
Dr Tesser
So thankful to Dr Tesser over the last 23 years. He always has my back and making sure to help me control my RA. Very attentive and knowledgeable on what may or may not help to control the symptoms. Best doctor in my opinion.
He is patient and very understanding with me. 9
Always great.
He is the best!
Right on time. I did not feel rushed, listened.
Excellant doctor