Katherine Placido, PA-C completed her undergraduate degree at Kent State University and obtained her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in Glendale AZ in 2009. She spent five years practicing rheumatology with AARA before briefly relocating to the Midwest and deciding to make Arizona her home again. In her free time, she enjoys running and hiking as well as boating and camping with her family.
Katherine Placido, PA-C completed her undergraduate degree at Kent State University and obtained her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in Glendale AZ in 2009. She spent five years practicing rheumatology with AARA before briefly relocating to the Midwest and deciding to make Arizona her home again. In her free time, she enjoys running and hiking as well as boating and camping with her family.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
I'll wait til after I get my bone density test back and reviewed by her and our next step.j
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very thorough with the exam. I was quite comfortable with her and feel she understood all my needs. I feel I’m in good care with her. Thanks, Evelyn
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very thorough and easy to talk to
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Kate is wonderful. She’s responsive, caring, knowledgeable and engaged. I truly trust her with my health!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Kate is very thorough and caring with my health care program.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Polite checked everything twice . Listened to what I had to say. Everyone is nice and office is clean.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Excelente atención
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Professional, polite, and genuinely concerned about my well-being.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Katherine is amazing
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
First time seeing her but she seemed to have a lot of knowledge about how to treat my symptoms. I would highly recommend AARA if you’re looking for an arthritis and or rheumatologist group in the greater Phoenix area.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
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Katherine Placido, PA-C completed her undergraduate degree at Kent State University and obtained her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in Glendale AZ in 2009. She spent five years practicing rheumatology with AARA before briefly relocating to the Midwest and deciding to make Arizona her home again. In her free time, she enjoys running and hiking as well as boating and camping with her family.
I'll wait til after I get my bone density test back and reviewed by her and our next step.j
Very thorough with the exam. I was quite comfortable with her and feel she understood all my needs. I feel I’m in good care with her. Thanks, Evelyn
Very thorough and easy to talk to
Kate is wonderful. She’s responsive, caring, knowledgeable and engaged. I truly trust her with my health!
Kate is very thorough and caring with my health care program.
Polite checked everything twice . Listened to what I had to say. Everyone is nice and office is clean.
Excelente atención
Professional, polite, and genuinely concerned about my well-being.
Katherine is amazing
First time seeing her but she seemed to have a lot of knowledge about how to treat my symptoms. I would highly recommend AARA if you’re looking for an arthritis and or rheumatologist group in the greater Phoenix area.