Dr. Nikila Kumar, M.D. completed her rheumatology fellowship from The University of Arizona. After which, she moved to Oakland, California where she joined an academic center in The Alameda Health System. During this time she grew a Rheumatology practice consisting of both inpatient and outpatient clinical services and was actively involved in teaching medical students and residents.
Dr. Nikila Kumar, M.D. completed her rheumatology fellowship from The University of Arizona. After which, she moved to Oakland, California where she joined an academic center in The Alameda Health System. During this time she grew a Rheumatology practice consisting of both inpatient and outpatient clinical services and was actively involved in teaching medical students and residents.
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She is kind and gentle especially during my knee injections. She always listens and answers my questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Always super friendly but also caring.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Did not see dr. Have not seen her in over a year.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Always willing to listen to the patient's concerns.
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
She is what all doctors should aspire to be.
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
She listens to issues and evaluates Mr medical concerns as needed. She is extremely personable and friendly as well as very knowledgeable and supportive.
(3 months ago)
May-2026
Very informative and helpful visit!!
(4 months ago)
Apr-2026
No prescription
(4 months ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Kumar is very personable, answered all my questions, even ones that weren’t related to my visit. OFFICE is very professional and friendly.
(4 months ago)
Apr-2026
So thankful for her medical help in helping me cope with this illness, Thank You!
(4 months ago)
Apr-2026
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AARA: Paradise Valley
4550 E. Bell Rd, Bldg. 8 Suite 170 Phoenix, AZ 85032
AARA: Mesa
2152 S. Vineyard Ste. 129 Mesa, AZ 85210
Dr. Nikila Kumar, M.D. completed her rheumatology fellowship from The University of Arizona. After which, she moved to Oakland, California where she joined an academic center in The Alameda Health System. During this time she grew a Rheumatology practice consisting of both inpatient and outpatient clinical services and was actively involved in teaching medical students and residents. Dr. Kumar is currently also completing her Integrative Medicine Fellowship from the renowned University of Arizona – Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She believes in an integrated, thorough and team-centered approach to patient care. Dr. Kumar and her husband moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 2019 and she is very excited to join the AARA family. In her free time, she loves to travel, cook and play tennis.
Fellowship in Rheumatology – University of Arizona Internal Medicine Residency – The George Washington University- DC Medical School – The George Washington University-DC Board Certified in Rheumatology Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
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She is kind and gentle especially during my knee injections. She always listens and answers my questions.
Always super friendly but also caring.
Did not see dr. Have not seen her in over a year.
Always willing to listen to the patient's concerns.
She is what all doctors should aspire to be.
She listens to issues and evaluates Mr medical concerns as needed. She is extremely personable and friendly as well as very knowledgeable and supportive.
Very informative and helpful visit!!
No prescription
Dr. Kumar is very personable, answered all my questions, even ones that weren’t related to my visit. OFFICE is very professional and friendly.
So thankful for her medical help in helping me cope with this illness, Thank You!