Katherine Placido, PA-C

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates

Rheumatology, Physician Assistant

Avondale, Glendale, Sun City

Most recent review: 1 week ago Recent
4.9
362 Ratings
170 Comments

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.

4.9
362 Ratings
170 Comments

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.

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Kate is wonderful. She’s very easy to talk to, is compassionate and really cares.

(1 week ago) Aug-2026

Doctor Placido is what a doctor should be. She is kind, incredibly compassionate toward her patients, and provides amazing care. We will miss you, Kate! ❤️

(1 week ago) Aug-2026

Willing to offer and provide pain relief whenever possible

(2 weeks ago) Aug-2026

Listens to the patient, she's kind and gentle. Always considers patients comfort and feelings.

(2 weeks ago) Aug-2026

Katherine is absolutely the best.

(2 weeks ago) Aug-2026

Always a pleasure, very professional and courteous.

(2 weeks ago) Aug-2026

She really understands how the patient is feeling the pain that one has I would like her to be my physician any day as a woman physician she could understand what pain I was having and she new what could help and try to make my pain stop a little bit so so helpful thank you

(3 weeks ago) Aug-2026

Very through and answers all questions

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Kate is one of the BEST! She actively listens, cares and truly wants to help. She is one of my favorite providers to see given the circumstances. I refer others to her whenever someone’s in need of a rheumatologist because she’s that good!

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Knowledgeable and professional!

(1 month ago) Jul-2026
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