Katherine Placido, PA-C

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates

Rheumatology, Physician Assistant

Avondale, Glendale, Sun City

Most recent review: 1 week ago Recent
4.9
367 Ratings
174 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
367 Ratings
174 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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I love Katherine! She is absolutely great.

(1 week ago) Sep-2026

Excellent! Conscientious, knowledgeable, kind, listens, cares.

(1 week ago) Sep-2026

I love Kate. She is very friendly and very thorough. I hate to see her go.

(2 weeks ago) Sep-2026

She didn’t explain too much just wanted to give me an injection I was asking about medication she was cutting me short.No beside manners.The nurse asked me if I have updates on my medication & I told her I do then left never wrote the updates.

(2 weeks ago) Sep-2026

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

(1 month 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 month ago) Aug-2026

Willing to offer and provide pain relief whenever possible

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

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

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Katherine is absolutely the best.

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Always a pleasure, very professional and courteous.

(1 month ago) Aug-2026
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