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.
Excellent doctor, very professional
Aug-2025
Felt judged and misunderstood
Aug-2025
Dr Kumar always makes me feel seen and heard over any concerns I might have.
Aug-2025
Dr Kumar took me off meds, infusions once again as she did years ago her response: well there’s no other option literally after having me on one medication . Like what??? That’s crazy
Aug-2025
Dr. Kumar listened closely to my problem before examining me; answered all of my questions and invited me to contact her if I feel in the future that I need physical therapy to help my issue.
Jul-2025
Caring, understanding and compassionate. Very professional and knowledgeable. Great bedside manners.
Jul-2025
Dr. Kumar is very thorough when I am seeing her. She listens to you. I always enjoy seeing her.
Jun-2025
Very happy with my visit she took the time to check on an additional procedure, which was done after my normal semi annual visit.
Jun-2025
Thorough, professional, analytical, courteous, inquiring, and one-to-one (not a paint by the number doctor like so many others).
Jun-2025
I have been treated Dr. Kumar for 2 1/2 years and have been very impressed with her patience and support as I strugled with PMR
Jun-2025
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AARA: Paradise Valley
4550 E. Bell Rd, Bldg. 8 Suite 170 Phoenix, AZ 85032
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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.
Excellent doctor, very professional
Felt judged and misunderstood
Dr Kumar always makes me feel seen and heard over any concerns I might have.
Dr Kumar took me off meds, infusions once again as she did years ago her response: well there’s no other option literally after having me on one medication . Like what??? That’s crazy
Dr. Kumar listened closely to my problem before examining me; answered all of my questions and invited me to contact her if I feel in the future that I need physical therapy to help my issue.
Caring, understanding and compassionate. Very professional and knowledgeable. Great bedside manners.
Dr. Kumar is very thorough when I am seeing her. She listens to you. I always enjoy seeing her.
Very happy with my visit she took the time to check on an additional procedure, which was done after my normal semi annual visit.
Thorough, professional, analytical, courteous, inquiring, and one-to-one (not a paint by the number doctor like so many others).
I have been treated Dr. Kumar for 2 1/2 years and have been very impressed with her patience and support as I strugled with PMR