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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Always so friendly and helpful
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
A wonderful doctor...
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Always knowledgeable and takes time to listen.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
She had a lot of patience with me today.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Attentive and helpful
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Kumar has proven over and over that she is a good and understanding listener. This segment of health needs that to provide support and encouragement to frustrated patients
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Love dr. Kumar! She has worked with my arthritis for 8 years and I went from diabilitating pain to 98 % pain free. Feels like a miracle😊
(3 months ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Kumar has treated be very well from the outset of my difficulties. I respect her opinion and professionalism in a difficult discipline.
(4 months ago)
Nov-2025
A doctor in a hurry.
(4 months ago)
Nov-2025
Was almost an hour late. I was looking for more insights into the benefit of taking Cellcept.
(4 months ago)
Nov-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.
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Always so friendly and helpful
A wonderful doctor...
Always knowledgeable and takes time to listen.
She had a lot of patience with me today.
Attentive and helpful
Dr. Kumar has proven over and over that she is a good and understanding listener. This segment of health needs that to provide support and encouragement to frustrated patients
Love dr. Kumar! She has worked with my arthritis for 8 years and I went from diabilitating pain to 98 % pain free. Feels like a miracle😊
Dr. Kumar has treated be very well from the outset of my difficulties. I respect her opinion and professionalism in a difficult discipline.
A doctor in a hurry.
Was almost an hour late. I was looking for more insights into the benefit of taking Cellcept.