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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
She’s the BEST
Mar-2025
Amazing Doctor! Highly recommended, makes the extra effort to listen to all my concerns and provides the highest level of care. The Best !
Mar-2025
Exceptional listener
Mar-2025
Very thorough and answered all my questions. Discussed options pending lab results.
Mar-2025
She truly cares about her patient.
Mar-2025
Dr.Kumar has been my Dr for years...she is very attentive and answers all questions that I have.
Feb-2025
Professional, thorough, responsive and a skilled communicator.
Feb-2025
Easy to talk to. She makes you feel comfortable, a very good Doctor indeed!
Feb-2025
She listened and took her time with me.
Feb-2025
Friendly & knowledgeable…I always look forward to seeing her!
Jan-2025
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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.
She’s the BEST
Amazing Doctor! Highly recommended, makes the extra effort to listen to all my concerns and provides the highest level of care. The Best !
Exceptional listener
Very thorough and answered all my questions. Discussed options pending lab results.
She truly cares about her patient.
Dr.Kumar has been my Dr for years...she is very attentive and answers all questions that I have.
Professional, thorough, responsive and a skilled communicator.
Easy to talk to. She makes you feel comfortable, a very good Doctor indeed!
She listened and took her time with me.
Friendly & knowledgeable…I always look forward to seeing her!